Bemidji State University

WINONA, Minn. — Madisen Fritel and Olivia Seurer each scored as the Bemidji State University Women's Soccer team secured a 2-1 Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference victory over Winona State University Friday evening at Altra Federal Credit Union Stadium in Winona, Minn.
 
The Beavers improved to 7-3-4 overall and 6-2-3 in NSIC play with the victory, moving to fourth in the NSIC standings, while the Warriors fell to 1-11-1 overall and 1-9-1 in the conference.


Bemidji State generated the match's first four shots and earned four corner kicks during the opening 19 minutes. Sydney Sutherland and Molly Burkstrand each placed an early attempt on goal before Fritel broke through in the 26th minute.
 
Sutherland assisted Fritel on the match-opening goal at 25:41, giving the Beavers a 1-0 advantage. The goal was Fritel's fourth of the season and third in two matches, while Sutherland collected her second assist on the play.
 
Bemidji State carried its one-goal lead into halftime after limiting Winona State to three shots during the opening 45 minutes. The Beavers held a 5-1 advantage in corner kicks and put three of their four first-half shots on goal.
 
The Beavers continued applying pressure after the break, producing five shots on goal over the first 22 minutes of the second half. Dayna Stocke, Fritel, Madeline Davey, Megan Ko and Haylee Gallas each forced a save from Winona State goalkeeper Abigail Rounds.
 
Seurer doubled Bemidji State's advantage at 68:38, scoring the first goal of her career shortly after entering the match as a substitute. Brenna Nichols provided the assist as Seurer delivered the eventual game-winning goal.
 
Winona State increased its pressure during the closing minutes, but Kropp made four saves over the final 15 minutes to protect the lead. Sonia Gutierrez scored for the Warriors with nine seconds remaining, but the Beavers held on to complete the 2-1 road victory.
 
Kropp played all 90 minutes and finished with seven saves while earning the victory in goal. She stopped six shots during the second half, including consecutive attempts during the final six minutes. She improves to 3-1-2 on the season.
 
The Beavers recorded 11 shots, placed nine on goal and held an 8-7 advantage in corner kicks. Fritel paced Bemidji State with three shots and two on goal, while Sutherland added two attempts. Seven additional Beavers recorded one shot on goal.
 
Bemidji State continues its NSIC road trip Sunday afternoon at Concordia University-St. Paul. Kick-off is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.
 
For more information on the Bemidji State soccer program, follow the Beavers on X (@BSUBeaverSoccer), like them on Facebook (facebook.com/BSUBeavers) and follow them on Instagram (@BSUBeaversSoccer).
 
Located on the shore of Lake Bemidji, Bemidji State University sponsors 15 varsity athletic programs with NCAA Division I men's hockey membership in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association and women's hockey membership in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association, while its 13 NCAA Division II programs hold membership in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC).
 
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