ARDEN HILLS, Minn. – A three goal first half paced the Bethel University women's soccer team to a 4-1 season opening victory over Northwestern Thursday afternoon at Ona Orth Athletic Complex.
HOW IT HAPPENED
• Bethel peppered the Eagles keeper early before ultimately outshooting UNW 21-15
• Junior
Kelsey Bergan broke the scoreless tie with an unassisted goal in the 4th minute. Her shot from atop of the 18-yard box hit the bottom of the cross bar before going in.
• Newcomers
Malia Beilby and
Kaia Kennedy worked their magic in the 26th minute. Kennedy had a nice cross for Beilby to tap in two yards out.
• In the 29th minute,
Bella Heckmann made it 3-0 with her first collegiate goal coming on a penalty kick opportunity.
• Just after halftime, senior
Ally Gramstad scored her first collegiate goal
• UNW found the back of the net in the 61st minute denying
Izzy Smith of a clean sheet
KEY PERFORMERS
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Malia Beilby – 1 goal, 3 shots on goal, 49 minutes
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Izzy Smith – 8 saves, 1 goal allowed, 90 minutes
WHAT'S NEXT
Bethel (1-0) hosts Wisconsin-Oshkosh at Ona Orth Athletic Complex for a non-conference match starting at 2 p.m.
