CORAL GABLES, Fla. - North Dakota State sophomore Holly Christian scored the game-winning goal in a 2-1 victory over Florida Atlantic in soccer Friday, Sept. 10.  The Bison improve to 3-0-2 this season and Florida Atlantic falls to 0-5-0.  This is only the third time in program history NDSU has started the season unbeaten in five games.

The Owls put the pressure on the defense early, registered three shots in the opening three minutes of the contest.  Junior goalie Kalani Bertsch made two saves in the first half as the Bison were outshot 6-4.

Jesse Shugg gave the Owls a lead in the 50th minute, flicking in a free kick from Gabriela DeVries.

The Bison battled back and junior Morgan DeMike tied the game four minutes later off an assist from senior Candice D'Arcangeli.

Christian tallied the game-winner in the 68th minute, putting in a corner kick from junior Abbey Stratton.  It was Christian's team-leading third goal of the season and first career game-winning goal.

The defense came up big in preserving the win, blocking two shots from Shugg.

NDSU continues play in the Hurricane Cup Sunday, Sept. 12.  The Bison will take on host Miami at 12:30 p.m. Central.