ST. CLOUD, Minn. - Southwest Minnesota State defeated St. Cloud State 3-1 Monday afternoon in a non-conference match-up in St. Cloud. SMSU scored two goals in the first half and added a goal late in the second half. SMSU improved to 2-0 overall this year, it is the first time in history SMSU has opened a season 2-0. SMSU has won the last two of three matches against St. Cloud State.

In the 2nd half, St. Cloud State trimmed the SMSU lead with a Bailly Grayton goal in the 65th minute. The shot was nicely placed just out of reach of the diving Sonya Smith. SCSU had some quality chances to tie the game late especially when Michelle Cornell broke away from the Mustang defense but GK Sonya Smith aggressively came out of the box and blocked the scoring opportunity.

In the 87th minute, SMSU sealed the victory with an unassisted goal from Kayla Williams. The goal was her second of the game and second of the season.

Southwest Minnesota State (2-0) will open up conference play this Friday, Sept. 7 to take on the University of Sioux Falls (0-2) at 7 p.m. at the Regional Event Center.