Huskies Race Past Augustana for 2-1 Victory

Sunday, September 24

St. Cloud, Minn.

1:00 P.M. CT

St. Cloud State

6-2-0, 4-1-0

Augustana

3-3-2, 1-2-1

Augustana (SD)

St. Cloud St.

Photo by: Kaitlyn Zuehl

9/24/2023 5:49:00 PM | Women's Soccer

Box Score

Parsons and Olson find back of the net, Huskies earn first win over Vikings since 2013

ST. CLOUD, Minn. – Following another multiple goal game from its offensive attack, St. Cloud State Women's Soccer (6-2-0, 3-1-0 NSIC) earned a victory over Augustana (3-3-2, 1-2-1 NSIC) on Sunday afternoon at Husky Stadium. The Huskies jumped out to a 2-0 lead following goals from redshirt junior midfielder Gracie Parsons (Omaha, Neb.) and freshman defender Grace Olson (West Des Moines, Iowa), and held on after a late attempted comeback from the Vikings.

The win was the Huskies' first in 10 games over the Vikings, as its last win came on Oct. 4, 2013, a 4-2 win in St. Cloud.

TURNING POINT

SCSU jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the first half on Parsons' first goal of the season. In the 22^nd minute, the Huskies played a ball up the left side of the field on a breakaway. Sophomore forward Ellie Primerano (Saint Joseph, Mich.) was able to get around a Viking defender and get a good shot towards the goal, as the goalkeeper was able to deflect the shot, but not corral it, as Parsons was there for the rebound, as she hammered to the back of the net for the score.

The Huskies came out of the locker room with a 1-0 lead, and it didn't take long for them to strike again. In the 50^th minute, Olson took a free kick from around 35 yards out that snuck through many Huskies, defenders and the goalkeeper for SCSU's second goal of the game.

Augustana scored in the 72^nd minute, but the Huskies were able to hold an equalizing goal to improve to 3-1 in conference play.

TOP HUSKIES

Olson's goal proved to be the game-winning goal and was her first career goal.
Parsons scored her first goal of the season and the fifth of her Husky career.
Freshman goalkeeper Jaylee Strickland (Columbus, Ohio) improved to 6-2-0 on the season and made eight saves in the victory.

NOTES

With the win, St. Cloud State improved to 11-11-6 all-time against Augustana. It was the first win in the last 10 games for the Huskies against the Vikings, with its last win coming in a 4-2 result in St. Cloud on Oct. 4, 2013.
The Huskies 3-1-0 start in conference play is its best start to a conference season since starting 3-1-0 in 2010.
St. Cloud State controlled the game and led the stat sheet in numerous categories, including time of possession (53-47 percent), shots (17-13) and corner kicks (7-3).
Parsons' goal was the first of her season and fifth of her career. She now ranks third on the team this season with four points (1g/2a).
Olson logged her first goal and game-winning goal of her career.
Primerano's assist on Parsons goal was her third of the season, as she moved into a tie with Ariel Hawkey for the team lead with seven points (2g/3a) this season. She also tied her career high for assists in a season after recording three last season.
Strickland matched a season-high with eight saves, equaling her mark from the Northern Michigan match on Sept. 2.

QUOTES

Head Coach Gretta Macdonald

"Shoutout to our loyal Husky fans for bringing the belief and energy today! It was a battle of two regionally ranked teams, and we are proud of how our team executed the game plan and how we continue to grow together. The discipline to earn six points this weekend, is a direct result of the work and focus our team brings to each training session. We look forward to the next opportunity to improve together."

UP NEXT

St. Cloud State will hit the road for its next two contests next weekend, as the Huskies head to Minnesota State Mankato on Friday, Sept. 29 and Concordia-St. Paul on Sunday, Oct. 1.

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.