(Crookston, Minn.) – The University of Minnesota Crookston (UMC) Women's Soccer team hosts two Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) matches on Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, September 22. The Golden Eagles will face Concordia University, St. Paul (CSP) on Saturday at 11 a.m. and fourth-ranked Minnesota State University (MSU) on Sunday at 1 p.m.
UMC holds an overall record of 2-2-0 and NSIC record of 0-1-0. The Golden Eagles dropped a 1-0 NSIC decision at Bemidji State University last Wednesday before rebounding with a 2-0 non-conference victory over Providence University College on Saturday.
The Golden Eagles are led by
Nikki Hammond (Sr, F, Nelson, Minn.) who has scored two goals for four points.
Rachel Halligan (Sr, D, Duluth, Minn.) has scored one goal and added two assists for three points.
Lexie Gauger (Fr, GK, Green Bay, Wis.) has played three games in net and has a 1.00 goals against average and a .880 saves percentage.
Golden Eagles vs. Concordia University, St. Paul Saturday, September 21 11 a.m.
The Golden Bears have an overall record of 1-3-0 and NSIC record of 0-1-0. CSP dropped a 1-0 NSIC decision to Minnesota State University last week and defeated Oklahoma Baptist University 3-1 in a non-conference match on Monday. McKenzie Buck has scored two goals for four points. Emma Gartner has a 1.00 goals against average and a .857 saves percentage. Kayla Kuczaboski has a 2.00 goals against average and a .556 saves percentage.
Golden Eagles vs. Minnesota State University Sunday, September 22 1 p.m.
The Mavericks are ranked fourth nationally have an overall record of 3-1-0 and NSIC record of 1-0-0. They defeated Concordia University, St. Paul 1-0 in NSIC action on Wednesday before dropping a 2-0 non-conference decision to Grand Valley State University on Sunday. MSU is led by Courtney Vallarelli who has scored two goals and added one assist for five points. Kiana Nickel has scored two goals for four points while Korey Kronforst has scored one goal and added two assists for four points. Molly McGough is 3-1-0 in net with a 0.49 goals against average and a .909 saves percentage.
For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics Web site at www.goldeneaglesports.com.
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The University of Minnesota Crookston is an NCAA Division II Institution and a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The Golden Eagle Equestrian team is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA).
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