The University of Minnesota Duluth soccer team closed out their weekend with a matchup on the road in Sioux Falls, SD, falling in a hard fought 2-0 face-off against the Augustana University Vikings.

First Half: UMD (0) - AU (1)

The Bulldogs started at an early deficit after a foul in the 19th minute set up AU for a successful penalty kick goal, putting them up 1-0. A late shot on goal from Anna Tobias would be the only offensive momentum that UMD would be able to produce in the first half, however the shot was saved by the Vikings' goalkeeper and kept the Bulldogs at a one goal deficit going into the halftime intermission.

Final Score: UMD (0) - AU (2)

The UMD offense was able to push the attack much more efficiently in the final 45 minutes of today's matchup, collecting all six of their corner kicks in the second half and tripling their total shots. This momentum would be stifled however in the final minutes when multiple yellow cards would be assessed to the side of UMD, allowing the Vikings to score yet again the 89th minute of the game and securing the loss for the Bulldogs. 

Bulldog Notes vs. AU

UMD tallied two shots on goal through four total shots, six corner kicks, and two yellow cards…Anna Tobias recorded one shot on goal through two total shots…Savannah Gieseke recorded one shot on goal through one total shot…Lauren McGough recorded one total shot…Kaycee Chavez played all 90 minutes in goal, recording two saves through 13 total shots faced.

Looking Ahead

Bulldog soccer returns home next weekend to James S. Malosky Stadium for their first home and home weekend of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) schedule. Kickoff against the Minnesota State University Mankato Mavericks is currently scheduled for Friday, Oct. 4, at 6:00 PM.