Thursday, August 15
La Crosse, Wis.
1 p.m.
North Dakota State
1-0-0
3
at
1
Viterbo
0-1-0
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Viterbo | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Photo by: Benjamin Dishong
NDSU Soccer Opens Season With 3-1 Win
8/15/2024 4:22:00 PM | Women's Soccer
LA CROSSE, Wis. – North Dakota State soccer defeated Viterbo University 3-1 in the season opener on Thursday at the Viterbo Athletics Complex.
Senior Olivia Watson opened up the scoring in the seventh minute with a close-range effort off of a ball from Hannah Arnold. Watson's 13th goal of her career moved her into a tie for 10th in NDSU's D1 history for goals, tying Abbe Stratton and Malley O'Brien.
63 seconds later the Bison (1-0-0) would double their lead as Devon Kavanagh scored her first career goal with a header off of a cross from Tyreese Zacher. The Bison would then add a third in the 27th minute as Gabrielle Garrett scored her first career goal. Watson picked up an assist on the third goal.
Viterbo (0-0-1) would answer back with a goal on a counter attack in the 36th minute, capping the scoring in the contest.
The Bison outshot Viterbo 37-6 in the contest. Payton Mulberry started the game in goal and made one save in 30 minutes. Hannah Stipp played 32 minutes and also made a save while allowing one goal. Bella Washington played the final 28 minutes and did not face a shot on target.
The Bison will be back in action on Sunday, traveling to Green Bay. Kickoff against the Phoenix is slated for 1 p.m. at Abbe Stratton and Malley O'Brien.
Senior Olivia Watson opened up the scoring in the seventh minute with a close-range effort off of a ball from Hannah Arnold. Watson's 13th goal of her career moved her into a tie for 10th in NDSU's D1 history for goals, tying Abbe Stratton and Malley O'Brien.
63 seconds later the Bison (1-0-0) would double their lead as Devon Kavanagh scored her first career goal with a header off of a cross from Tyreese Zacher. The Bison would then add a third in the 27th minute as Gabrielle Garrett scored her first career goal. Watson picked up an assist on the third goal.
Viterbo (0-0-1) would answer back with a goal on a counter attack in the 36th minute, capping the scoring in the contest.
The Bison outshot Viterbo 37-6 in the contest. Payton Mulberry started the game in goal and made one save in 30 minutes. Hannah Stipp played 32 minutes and also made a save while allowing one goal. Bella Washington played the final 28 minutes and did not face a shot on target.
The Bison will be back in action on Sunday, traveling to Green Bay. Kickoff against the Phoenix is slated for 1 p.m. at Abbe Stratton and Malley O'Brien.
Team Stats
NDSU
VIT
Goals
3
1
Shots
37
6
Shots on Goal
14
3
Saves
2
11
Corners
4
0
Fouls
16
8
Scoring Plays
Olivia Watson (1)
Assisted By: Hannah Arnold
GOAL by NDSU Olivia Watson (FIRST GOAL), Assist by Hannah Arnold, goal number 1 for season.
6:34
Devon Kavanagh (1)
Assisted By: Tyreese Zacher
GOAL by NDSU Devon Kavanagh, Assist by Tyreese Zacher, goal number 1 for season.
7:37
Gabrielle Garrett (1)
Assisted By: Olivia Watson
GOAL by NDSU Gabrielle Garrett, Assist by Olivia Watson, goal number 1 for season.
26:18
Evelyn Shaw (1)
GOAL by VIT Evelyn Shaw, goal number 1 for season.
35:35
Game Leaders
Shots
6
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
1
Shots
6
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Players Mentioned
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