Viking soccer falls to Bemidji State
BEMIDJI, MINN. (AUGUSTANA) — Augustana lost to Bemidji State 2-0 on Sunday. The Vikings were held scoreless despite a 20-10 shot advantage and six shots on goal. Grace Katter led Augustana with seven shots, including one on goal. Linnea Larson played all 90 minutes in goal and finished with four saves. Madelyn White recorded three […]
Bemidji State secured a 2-0 victory over Augustana in a soccer match on Sunday, holding the Vikings scoreless throughout the game. Despite having a 20-10 shot advantage and six shots on goal, Augustana's Grace Katter managed only one shot on target, while Linnea Larson kept the Beavers scoreless with four saves.
Augustana's Linnea Larson, who played the full 90 minutes, was instrumental in the match, making crucial saves in the 5th and 7th minutes after the Beavers earned a corner kick. Despite an early push from Augustana, with Avery Heinz, Katter, and Paige Bracker creating chances, the Vikings' efforts were thwarted.
The score remained goalless until the 51st minute when Bemidji State's Madelyn White scored, making it 1-0. Larson saved a Meredith Paar shot in the 62nd minute, and the Beavers capitalized on a corner, with Grace Schwoch scoring off an Ella Wade assist, putting the match at 2-0.
Augustana continued to create chances after the goal, with Anabel Hillstrom, Marie Horsted, Delaney Awe, and a corner kick in the 74th minute. However, the Beavers maintained their dominance, saving shots from White and Addison Burt during a late corner. As a result, Bemidji State triumphed with a 2-0 win over Augustana.
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