WSC soccer defeats SW Minnesota State 1-0 for first win of the season
Wayne State's Valerie Robinson looks for position against Southwest Minnesota State's Jenna Perske during Saturday's 1-0 Wildcat win over the Mustangs (Photo by Bob Berry, WSC Sports Information)
October 18, 2008
Wayne State 1 Southwest Minnesota State 0
The Wayne State College soccer team scored a late goal to earn a 1-0 win over Southwest Minnesota State on Saturday morning in Wayne. It was the first win of the year for the Wildcats who are now 1-13-1 overall and 1-7 in the NSIC. Southwest Minnesota State fell to 1-11 overall and 1-7 in the NSIC with the loss.
Southwest Minnesota State held a 16-9 advantage in shots over WSC. However, the game remained scoreless until late in the second half when Willow Nyman-Jones scored her first goal of the season with 1:18 remaining in the game to give the 'Cats the win. Val Robinson had three shots and Stephanie Bright and Tiffani Kellerman each had two shots for WSC on the day. Tatum Borstad had five shots to lead SMSU while Courtney McCarthy and Ashley Elbers each had three shots for the Mustangs. Emily Walker made seven saves and earned the win in goal for Wayne State. Kendra Olchefske took the loss in goal for Southwest Minnesota State and made one save.
Wayne State will host #16 Minnesota State on Sunday. The game is set for 1:00 p.m. at the Wayne State Soccer Complex.