The University of Minnesota Duluth Soccer team faced another opening weekend setback against Concordia-St. Paul on Friday, losing 2-0. The Bulldogs are now 7-5-2 on the season and 6-4-1 in the NSIC. The Golden Bears improved their record to 6-4-5 overall and 5-3-3 in the NSIC.
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Sophia Haase scored both goals for the Golden Bears in the first half. Haase found the back of the net early in the 10th minute, putting the Bulldogs down early, and would double that lead 16 minutes later off of an assist from Ashley Bennett. UMD and Concordia St. Paul were even on shots on goal in the first half, with both sides having three apiece.
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The second half was a defensive battle, with neither side really having an edge. It was also a scrappy half between the sides, with three yellows being issued between the two sides, and Savannah Gieseke being issued a red card in the 78th minute. The Bulldogs were unable to cut into the Golden Bears lead, and UMD lost 2-0.
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UMD outshot Concordia-St. Paul 16-14 in the game, but were outshot 6-8 on goal. Kaitlyn Beavers and Nora Helvig led in shots on goal with two each.
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UMD travels to Winona State for their final road game of the regular season. Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m. Sunday.
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