Concordia-St. Paul Soccer Team Seeks Perfection

Strategic Insights -

The Concordia-St. Paul Golden Bears, currently sporting a 3-0 non-conference record with three shutouts, are set to open Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) action against newcomer Jamestown University on Friday and Northern State University on Sunday. The team's dominant 4-0 win over Parkside on Sunday showcased their control and ability to hold a 14-8 shot advantage. In this match, four players found the net, with standout performances from Jada Cannady, Sophia Haase, Ashley Bennett, and Stella Nielsen. The team's goalkeeper, Kayla Mutuzak, earned her third career shutout in the process.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Concordia-St. Paul Golden Bears have a 3-0 non-conference record with three shutouts, the longest such streak dating back to 2018.
  • The team has allowed no goals in 299 minutes, a streak that started in the 2024 NCAA Central Region game.
  • The Golden Bears finished the week with a season-high four players scoring goals in a single game, including Jada Cannady, Sophia Haase, Ashley Bennett, and Stella Nielsen.
  • Goalkeeper Kayla Mutuzak secured her third career shutout in the 4-0 win over Parkside.
  • In the NSIC Preseason Coaches' Poll, Concordia-St. Paul was picked to finish 1st, while Jamestown University was picked to finish 13th with 59 points.
  • Concordia-St. Paul leads the NSIC in shots (48) and ranks third in points (17).
  • A total of 12 players had at least one shot attempt in the win over Parkside, with Sophia Haase leading the team with three shots and two on goal.
  • In the 2024 season, Parkside posted a record of none, and Concordia-St. Paul posted a non-conference record that will be mentioned later.

Statistics:

  • 299 minutes: the streak of minutes Concordia-St. Paul has allowed no goals
  • 4-0: Concordia-St. Paul's final score in the non-conference game against Parkside
  • 14-8: the shot advantage held by Concordia-St. Paul over Parkside
  • 5-1: the corner kick advantage held by Concordia-St. Paul
  • 12: the number of players with at least one shot attempt
  • 3: the number of shots taken by Sophia Haase
  • 7: the number of saves made by goalkeeper Sydney Potter in 4 games
  • 2: the number of shutouts recorded by goalkeeper Sydney Potter
  • 2: the number of goals scored by Sophia Haase
  • 4: the number of points scored by Belle Abruzzo, Ashley Bennett, and Jada Cannady
  • 17: the number of points scored by Concordia-St. Paul
  • 48: the number of shots taken by Concordia-St. Paul

Sources:

  • Concordia University St. Paul Athletics
  • Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference