WINONA, Minn. — The Minot State University (MSU) women’s soccer team scored an important road win as they chase a Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) playoff berth, making an early goal by Anna Miotto hold up for a 1-0 victory at Winona State on Sunday, October 27, in NSIC action.

The victory boosted MSU’s record to 7-3-4 overall and 5-3-3 in NSIC action. The Beavers are in a tie with Northern State for 7th and 8th in the league standings. The top eight teams make the NSIC playoffs, which start November 11.

MSU has three games remaining in the regular season, all at home. MSU next hosts Sioux Falls on Friday, November 1, at Herb Parker Stadium at 5 p.m.

How it Happened

MSU scored the day’s lone goal when Anna Miotto scored her fifth goal of the season in the 21st minute. Neither team added another goal and the game ended with the 1-0 score.

Game Notes

Siriana Gudino totaled five saves for the Beavers out of 10 total Warriors shots, recording her 8th shutout this fall. MSU put five shots on goal.

Concordia-St. Paul 3,

MSU Soccer 0

SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Minot State fell 3-0 on the road against Concordia-St. Paul Friday. October 25.

“Tough game today. We started slow and didn’t execute our style,” said head coach T.J. Perez. “We need to use this as a learning moment and get back to what we do best. Tomorrow, we refocus, sharpen the details, and get after it on Sunday.”

Despite the scoreline, Sofia Galvez had a strong performance in the midfield, standing out with solid tackles and excellent coverage across the field.

How it Happened

MSU’s goalkeeper Siriana Gudino led with two saves. The Beavers managed six shots in the match, four of which were on target. Meanwhile, Concordia-St. Paul produced six shots, with four on target.

Game Notes

MSU received one yellow card in the game. Gudino tallied two saves out of seven total shots faced from the Golden Bears.