MINOT, N.D. — Bemidji State University Women's Soccer junior defender
Grace Schwoch scored the tying goal with less than five minutes remaining as the Beavers earned a 1-1 draw against Minot State University in Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference action Friday evening at Herb Parker Stadium.
The draw extended the Beavers' unbeaten streak to five matches and moved Bemidji State to 4-1-3 overall and 3-0-2 in conference play. Minot State moved to 2-5-1 overall and 1-3-1 in the NSIC.
Following more than 82 minutes of scoreless play, Minot State broke through at 82:47. Anahyssa Nash had an initial shot saved before Iliana Rivera converted the ensuing opportunity for her second goal of the season, giving the home team a 1-0 advantage.
The Beavers quickly responded and generated a corner kick in the 86th minute.
Ella Wade delivered the ensuing opportunity to Schwoch, who found the back of the net at 85:36 to pull Bemidji State even. The goal was Schwoch's second of the season and her second in as many matches, while Wade earned the assist, her team-leading fourth of the season.
Neither team scored over the final 4:24, allowing the Beavers to secure a point on the road and remain unbeaten through their first five conference matches. The late equalizer also marked Bemidji State's first game-tying goal of the season.
Emma Marzean helped keep the Beavers within striking distance throughout the match, stopping eight of the nine shots she faced during her 90 minutes in goal. Marzean made six saves during a scoreless opening half before adding two in the second.
Minot State finished with an 18-9 advantage in total shots and placed nine attempts on goal compared with four by Bemidji State. The Beavers generated a 10-3 advantage in corner kicks, including six during the second half.
Madeline Davey led the Beavers with four shots and placed one attempt on goal. Schwoch, Wade and
Madisen Fritel also recorded shots on goal, while
Sydney Sutherland and
Megan Ko each added one attempt.
The Beavers continue their NSIC road trip Sunday, Sept. 27, when they travel to Bismarck, N.D., to face University of Mary. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 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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