SMSU SOCCER vs. minot State Sept. 29, 2024

Last Week

  • The Mustangs began conference play hosting Wayne State last Friday.
  • The Wildcats’ offense was unstoppable when they scored three goals before the Mustangs were able to find the back of the net from a penalty kick late in the game. Wayne State sealed the game with its final goal off a free kick in the remaining nine minutes.
  • The Mustangs earned their first point on Friday after a 0-0 tie with UMary.

ABOUT SMSU

  • Senior forward Selena Prolic leads the team offensively with one goal and six shots on goal.
  • Junior forward Haley Mason has netted one goal to support the offense and posted three shots on goal.
  • Senior goalkeeper, Rachel Hicks has recorded a total of 32 saves this season with 2.25 goals against average and secured one shutout.

SERIES HISTORY

  • SMSU and Minot State meet for the 14th time in program history with MISU holding a 10-3 advantage.
  • The two teams last met on Sept. 22, 2023, with the Mustangs securing a 2-0 victory in Minot, N.D.

SCOUTING MInot STATE

  • T.J. Perez enters his third season as the head coach of Minot State.
  • The Beavers 2-2-2 overall and 0-2-1 in conference following a loss to Minnesota State on Friday.
  • Minot State was picked to finish ninth in the NSIC preseason poll, after finishing last season 6-8-4 overall and 3-7-4 in conference play.
  • Sierra Haren leads the Beavers’ offense with one goal and starting all games thus far in the season.