Thursday, October 8
Fargo, N.D.
6 p.m.
North Dakota State
vs
St. Thomas
Photo by: Zachary Lucy
NDSU Soccer Hosts St. Thomas to Begin Cross-Pod Play
10/6/2026 3:31:00 PM | Women's Soccer
FARGO, N.D. - North Dakota State soccer continues its four-game home stand this week, as the Bison welcome in St. Thomas on Thursday, October 8, to begin cross-pod play. NDSU will take on the Tommies in the only regular season meeting this season, with kickoff set for 6 p.m. at Dacotah Field.
Game Coverage
Thursday's match will be streamed live on the Summit League Network and also have live statistics. Links to live video and stats are available at GoBison.com/coverage.
Admission & Parking
Admission to all NDSU soccer home matches is free. Parking is available in Lot R west of Dacotah Field after 4:30 p.m. on Thursdays and all day on Sunday. Additional parking is available in Fargodome lots C and D.
Series History
The Bison face St. Thomas for the 6th time in series history after the Tommies joined the league in 2021. NDSU leads in the series with a 2-1-2 record against the Tommies. The Bison won the last meeting in Fargo between the two teams, 2-1, on October 27, 2024 to clinch the Summit League Regular Season Championship on the final day of the regular season.
Last Season vs. St. Thomas
NDSU and St. Thomas played out a 1-1 draw on the final Sunday of the regular season for the Bison at South Field in St. Paul.
Morgan Russmann put the Bison in front late in the first half, converting her team-leading sixth goal of the season in the 43rd minute. Devon Kavanagh recorded her second assist of the season, heading the ball into Russmann in the box, who turned and scored from close range.
The Tommies answered 10 minutes into the second half, when Emily McCarthy equalized in the 56th minute off a feed from Kenzie Jacobson on a counter attack following a set piece from the Bison in the offensive zone.
NDSU dominated the run of play. The Bison outshot St. Thomas 18-8, held 61 pct of possession and had a 14-3 edge in corners. Russmann led the attack with six shots, including two on goal, while Amber Smith and Hannah Arnold each added three attempts. Goalkeeper Payton Mulberry made three saves.
Mulberry Climbs Charts
Two weeks ago, Payton Mulberry made 11 saves against South Dakota, setting a new career high for the fifth-year keeper.
Last week, Mulberry moved up the charts in career saves and shutouts after a six-save performance in the 0-0 tie against South Dakota State.
Mulberry climbed even with Tara Sweeney for eighth all-time on the NDSU saves list (135). She also picked up her 11th career shutout, matching her predecessor Abby Wilkinson for sixth all time.
Looking Ahead
North Dakota State will wrap up the four-game home stand, as the Bison welcome in Omaha on Sunday, October 11. NDSU will take on the Mavericks in the only regular season meeting between the two teams this year, with kickoff set for 1 p.m. at Dacotah Field.
Game Coverage
Thursday's match will be streamed live on the Summit League Network and also have live statistics. Links to live video and stats are available at GoBison.com/coverage.
Admission & Parking
Admission to all NDSU soccer home matches is free. Parking is available in Lot R west of Dacotah Field after 4:30 p.m. on Thursdays and all day on Sunday. Additional parking is available in Fargodome lots C and D.
Series History
The Bison face St. Thomas for the 6th time in series history after the Tommies joined the league in 2021. NDSU leads in the series with a 2-1-2 record against the Tommies. The Bison won the last meeting in Fargo between the two teams, 2-1, on October 27, 2024 to clinch the Summit League Regular Season Championship on the final day of the regular season.
Last Season vs. St. Thomas
NDSU and St. Thomas played out a 1-1 draw on the final Sunday of the regular season for the Bison at South Field in St. Paul.
Morgan Russmann put the Bison in front late in the first half, converting her team-leading sixth goal of the season in the 43rd minute. Devon Kavanagh recorded her second assist of the season, heading the ball into Russmann in the box, who turned and scored from close range.
The Tommies answered 10 minutes into the second half, when Emily McCarthy equalized in the 56th minute off a feed from Kenzie Jacobson on a counter attack following a set piece from the Bison in the offensive zone.
NDSU dominated the run of play. The Bison outshot St. Thomas 18-8, held 61 pct of possession and had a 14-3 edge in corners. Russmann led the attack with six shots, including two on goal, while Amber Smith and Hannah Arnold each added three attempts. Goalkeeper Payton Mulberry made three saves.
Mulberry Climbs Charts
Two weeks ago, Payton Mulberry made 11 saves against South Dakota, setting a new career high for the fifth-year keeper.
Last week, Mulberry moved up the charts in career saves and shutouts after a six-save performance in the 0-0 tie against South Dakota State.
Mulberry climbed even with Tara Sweeney for eighth all-time on the NDSU saves list (135). She also picked up her 11th career shutout, matching her predecessor Abby Wilkinson for sixth all time.
Looking Ahead
North Dakota State will wrap up the four-game home stand, as the Bison welcome in Omaha on Sunday, October 11. NDSU will take on the Mavericks in the only regular season meeting between the two teams this year, with kickoff set for 1 p.m. at Dacotah Field.
Players Mentioned
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/ Women's Soccer
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