Friday, September 24
Winona, Minn.
5:00 P.M. CT
St. Cloud State
1-3-1, 1-1-1
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Winona State
2-3-0, 1-2-0
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St. Cloud St.
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Winona St.
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St. Cloud State Women’s Soccer Earns 2-1 Win over Winona State
9/24/2021 10:36:00 PM | Women's Soccer
Shea and Valdez score for the Huskies to earn first-ever win in Winona
ST. CLOUD, Minn. – St. Cloud State Women's Soccer (1-3-1, 1-1-1 NSIC) earned its first conference win of the season, a 2-1 victory over Winona State (2-3-0, 1-2-0) on Friday evening in Winona. The win was the Huskies' first-ever road win in Winona.
St. Cloud State found the back of the net twice in the game, as senior Claire Shea (Excelsior, Minn.) scored in the 69th minute of the game, while senior Karlie Valdez (West Haven, Utah) gave the Huskies the lead in the 83rd minute.
TURNING POINT
After an earlier Warrior goal, the Huskies were able to score an equalizer from Shea with just over 20 minutes remaining in the game. The goal allowed the Huskies to grab momentum of the contest, as Valdez later added a score with less than seven minutes remaining in the game to give St. Cloud State the victory.
TOP HUSKIES
St. Cloud State Head Coach Gretta Arvesen
"Moment by moment, decision by decision, a 90-minute game is won," said Arvesen. "I'm proud of our response to apply the half time adjustments and find a way together. Our focus on the details from the week of practice shows our commitment to trust the process and each other. We're excited for another opportunity earn another three points on Sunday."
UP NEXT
St. Cloud State will now face Upper Iowa on Sunday, Sept. 26 at 1 p.m. CT.
For all the latest on St. Cloud State Women's Soccer, stay tuned to SCSUHuskies.com and follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
St. Cloud State found the back of the net twice in the game, as senior Claire Shea (Excelsior, Minn.) scored in the 69th minute of the game, while senior Karlie Valdez (West Haven, Utah) gave the Huskies the lead in the 83rd minute.
TURNING POINT
After an earlier Warrior goal, the Huskies were able to score an equalizer from Shea with just over 20 minutes remaining in the game. The goal allowed the Huskies to grab momentum of the contest, as Valdez later added a score with less than seven minutes remaining in the game to give St. Cloud State the victory.
TOP HUSKIES
- Shea found the back of the net for the first time this season and the 10th time in her career.
- Valdez scored for the first time this season and the first time as a Husky.
- Junior forward Jenna Dominguez (Geneva, Ill.) and redshirt senior Nicole Friis (Appleton, Wis.) each added assists for the Huskies.
St. Cloud State Head Coach Gretta Arvesen
"Moment by moment, decision by decision, a 90-minute game is won," said Arvesen. "I'm proud of our response to apply the half time adjustments and find a way together. Our focus on the details from the week of practice shows our commitment to trust the process and each other. We're excited for another opportunity earn another three points on Sunday."
UP NEXT
St. Cloud State will now face Upper Iowa on Sunday, Sept. 26 at 1 p.m. CT.
For all the latest on St. Cloud State Women's Soccer, stay tuned to SCSUHuskies.com and follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Team Stats
SCSU
WSU
Goals
2
1
Shots
19
16
Shots on Goal
12
8
Saves
7
10
Corners
6
2
Fouls
9
3
Scoring Plays
Emily Chudik (1)
Assisted By: Missy Greco
GOAL by WSU Chudik, Emily Assist by Greco, Missy.
01:59
Claire Shea (1)
Assisted By: Jenna Dominguez
GOAL by SCSU Shea, Claire Assist by Dominguez, Jenna.
69:19
Karlie Valdez (1)
Assisted By: Nicole Friis
GOAL by SCSU Valdez, Karlie Assist by Friis, Nicole.
83:30
Game Leaders
fwd
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
5
SOG
4
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
1
Players Mentioned
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