• THE MINNESOTA CROOKSTON women's soccer team hits the road Friday, September 23 and Sunday, September 25 to face Wayne State College and Augustana University. Wayne State is just one spot in front of the Golden Eagles in the NSIC. Augustana comes into the weekend ninth in the NSIC. The Golden Eagles are seeking their first win in the NSIC. Minnesota Crookston enters the weekend with a 1-6 (0-4 NSIC) mark. The Golden Eagles are averaging 6.1 shots per game. They have 16 corner kicks this season.

• ON THE ROAD. Minnesota Crookston is set for their first conference road trip and four-consecutive home games. The Golden Eagles are searching for their first road win since a September 17, 2021 win over Minnesota State University 
Moorhead on the road. The last win against Wayne State came October 4, 2014, while the last win for the Golden Eagles over Augustana was October 5, 2014. 

• BRAINERD IN GOAL. Senior Goalie Kathryn Brainerd transitioned back to goalie in 2022 after playing in the field as a junior in 2021. Brainerd comes in with a 2.67 goals against average and 38 saves. Minnesota Crookston held a 4.11 goals against average last season as a team. They have improved in goal as Brainerd has done a strong job of protecting the net. 

• ALL-CONFERENCE. Jada VanOverbeke became the program's first all-conference player since 2016 after a strong season in the back row for the Golden Eagles in 2021. VanOverbeke will be a tone setter from the back of the defense for the 2022 season. She will be crucial for UMN Crookston in protecting the goalies and helping to organize from the back. 
VanOverbeke has started all seven games and played all 630 minutes on the pitch for Minnesota Crookston.

• LOOK OUT FOR FETTY. Abby Fettinger was key offensively for the Golden Eagles in 2021. The sophomore made the transition from the back row to the front row as a freshman and looks poised to make an impact in 2022. Fettinger's speed in front is crucial. Fettinger leads the team with seven shots. She has one goal as a sophomore. Fettinger will look to find the net this weekend against Wayne State and Augustana.

• GIVE IT TO MO.  Morgan Laplante led Minnesota Crookston in goals last season with three, and will look to build on those numbers heading into her senior campaign. Laplante has two assists in 2022, assisting on both goals against Waldorf. She has six shots during the 2022 season.

• GAME-WINNER.  Alyssa Pavlacic scored her first goal of her career as a Golden Eagle, proving to be the game winner against Waldorf. Pavlacic plays mostly in back but will be a threat with her size on set pieces. She has also been crucial in the back row for UMN Crookston. Pavlacic has started all seven games and played all 630 minutes. 

• FRESHMEN.  Minnesota Crookston has five freshmen who are playing crucial roles for the Golden Eagles in 2022. Uda Kimba and Julia Finch have each started all seven games. Sarah Burgum has started two games and has one assist as a freshman. Tayettin Brodzinski and Britney Le have played key roles off the bench. 

• TRANSFERS.  Ellerie Tarbox, a Division II transfer from Missouri Western State University, and Jenna Custer, a transfer from Division I Grand Canyon University, have been crucial pieces for the Golden Eagles. Both players joined the team at semester break last year and have key roles for the Golden Eagles. Both have been important players for the Golden Eagles thus far and will look to find the back of the net this weekend.

• SCOUTING WAYNE STATE. Wayne State is searching for their first win of 2022. The Wildcats come in with an 0-5-2 (0-3-1 NSIC) mark. They are averaging 0.71 goals per game and 10.9 shots per game. Wayne State has five goals in 2022. Five players (Reagan Allen, Olivia Bollman, Haley Hoffman, Morgan Rhodes, and Abby Sutton) have accounted for one goal apiece. Leah Bennett and Cleo Johnson each have assists for the Wildcats. In goal, Sidney Truman has started four games. She has a 3.00 goals against average with 27 saves. Hayden Wallace has three starts, with a 2.53 goals against average and 23 saves. 

• SCOUTING AUGUSTANA. Augustana enters the weekend with a 2-3-2 (2-1-1 NSIC) record. The Vikings defeated Minnesota State University Moorhead 4-3 Friday and tied Northern State 0-0 Sunday. Morgan Keirstead paces Augustana with three goals and an assist. Ellie Shock comes off the bench for two goals and one assist. Josie Arduser has two goals, while Kelly Kleekamp has two assists. In goal, Jillian Barkus has two clean sheets. She has a 1.57 goals against average, with 27 saves. 

GAMEDAY

MINNESOTA CROOKSTON AT WAYNE STATE
DATE: Fri., Sept. 23
TIME: 3 p.m.
SITE: Wayne, Neb.
FIELD: WSC Soccer Field
LIVE STATS: https://wscwildcats.com/sidearmstats/wsoc/summary?path=wsoc
LIVE VIDEO: https://nsicnetwork.com/wscwildcats/
TWITTER: @UMNCrookstonATH/@UMNCrookstonSOC

MINNESOTA CROOKSTON AT AUGUSTANA
DATE: Sun, Sept. 25
TIME: 1 p.m.
SITE: Sioux Falls, S.D.
FIELD: Morstad Field
LIVE STATS: https://goaugie.com/sidearmstats/wsoc/summary
LIVE VIDEO: https://nsicnetwork.com/goaugie/
TWITTER: @UMNCrookstonATH/@UMNCrookstonSOC


WEEKLY SNAPSHOT

MINNESOTA CROOKSTON
Projected Starters
Sr. GK 1 Kathryn Brainerd (5-7, Corcoran, Minn.) 2.67 GAA, 38 saves
So. D 23 Jada VanOverbeke (5-6, Hartford, S.D.) 7 starts
Sr. D 8 Alyssa Pavlacic (5-9, St. Charles, Mo.) 1 goal, 0 assists
Fr. D 3 Julia Finch (5-6, Woodbury, Minn.) 7 starts
Fr. D 9 Uda Kimba (5-5, Rock Island, Ill.) 7 starts
Jr. MF 7 Madelyn Teplansky (5-3, Apple Valley, Calif.) 6 starts
Jr. MF 10 Jacqueline Calderon (5-3, Indio, Calif.) 2 starts
Fr. MF 2 Jenna Custer (5-2, Queen Creek, Ariz.) 6 starts
Fr. F 12 Sarah Burgum (5-10, Mandan, N.D.) 2 starts
So. F 15 Abby Fettinger (5-5, White Bear Lake, Minn.) 1 goal, 0 assists
So. F 5 Ellerie Tarbox (5-8, Carter Lake, Iowa) 6 starts

WAYNE STATE
Projected Starters
Sr. GK 31 Hayden Wallace (5-6, Glendale, Ariz.) 2.53 GAA, 23 saves
Jr. D 8 Olivia Bollman (5-6, Stacy, Minn.) 1 goal, 0 assists
Fr. D 17 Paige Pemberton (5-6, Lee's Summit, Mo.) 6 starts
Fr. D 20 Christina Marlow (5-8, Murrieta, Calif.) 7 starts
Jr. D 22 Haley Hoffman (5-6, Simi Valley, Calif.) 1 goal, 0 assists
Jr. MF 3 Morgan Rhodes (5-2, Omaha, Neb.) 1 goal, 0 assists
Jr. MF 10 Annika Syvrud (5-10, Rock Springs, Wyo.) 7 starts
Fr. MF 26 Alyssa Ferin (5-6, Chandler, Ariz.) 3 starts
Jr. MF 11 Leah Bennett (5-7, Johannesburg, South Africa) 2 starts
Sr. F 7 Abby Sutton (5-7, Apple Valley, Minn.) 1 goal, 0 assists
Fr. F 32 Reagan Allen (5-8, Topeka, Kan.) 1 goal, 0 assists

AUGUSTANA
Projected Starters
Jr. GK 1 Jillian Barkus (5-6, Sioux Falls, S.D.) 1.57 GAA, 27 saves
Fr. D 6 Shea Ellender (5-10, Rapid City, S.D.) 5 starts
Fr. D 25 Connor Rylance (5-8, Overland Park, Kan.) 6 starts
Fr. D 30 Halle Miller (5-7, Sioux Falls, S.D.) 7 starts
Jr. D 97 Mackenzie Ternes (5-8, Vadnais Heights, Minn.) 7 starts
Sr. MF 7 Bailey McCullough (5-6, Hugo, Minn.) 6 starts
Sr. MF 10 Kelly Kleekamp (5-5, Olathe, Kan.) 0 goals, 2 assists
Sr. MF 12 Katherine Pelton (5-4, Papillion, Neb.) 6 starts
Sr. F 2 Josie Arduser (5-2, Lincoln, Neb.) 2 goals, 0 assists
Sr. F 9 Morgan Keirstead (5-4, Savage, Minn.) 3 goals, 1 assist
Sr. F 16 Sylvia Fehr (5-5, Omaha, Neb.) 0 goals, 1 assist

KEYS TO THE WEEKEND

- Can the Golden Eagles get a win in conference play?

- Can they strike first in both games?

- Can Minnesota Crookston generate more offense this weekend?

- Can the Golden Eagles limit chances for Augustana and Wayne State?

- Can the Golden Eagles get a win on the road?