MARSHALL, Minn. – The Southwest Minnesota State women's soccer team moved back into the win column on Friday afternoon earning a 1-0 victory over Wayne State at Mattke Field at The Schwan Regional Event Center.
SMSU improves to 2-7-3 overall, 2-5-2 NSIC, while WSC drops to 4-6-2 overall, 3-4-2 NSIC.
SMSU scored the lone goal early in the first half with WSC committing an own goal.
Sophia Wilson had a long throw in to the left of the WSC goal and on the play the ball deflected off a Wildcat player into the back of the net.
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Madelyn Cory picked up the shutout victory recording seven saves in earning her second win of the season.
WSC attempted 21 shots during the game with seven on goal, while SMSU attempted three shots with one on goal.
The victory is SMSU's first over WSC since the 2019, snapping a five-game win less streak.
SMSU continues the weekend with a 1 p.m. match at Augustana on Sunday.
