North Dakota State Soccer Team Opens Season with 3-1 Victory over Green Bay

Strategic Insights -

The North Dakota State soccer team kicked off their season with a thrilling 3-1 win over Green Bay at Aldo Santaga Stadium. The Bison dominated the game, scoring three second-half goals to seize the lead. Kendall Stadden made a debut goal in the 55th minute, followed by Isabel Garcia's debut goal just three minutes later. Hannah Arnold sealed the win with a half-volley goal in the 80th minute. Green Bay scored a late goal in the 88th minute, but it was too little, too late.

Key Takeaways:

  • Kendall Stadden scored two goals and had one assist in the win, marking her first collegiate goals and assists.
  • Isabel Garcia made a debut goal and scored her first collegiate goal, doubling the Bison's lead.
  • Hannah Arnold scored a goal and had an assist, marking her first three-point game.
  • Morgan Russmann recorded two assists, her first multi-assist game of her career.
  • Hannah Stipp made two saves in goal for the Bison, facing eight shots from the Phoenix.
  • The Bison recorded 16 shots in the game, with five coming from Stadden, three from Garcia, and two from Russmann.
  • The Bison improved to 7-2-1 all-time against Green Bay and 18-11-2 all-time in season openers.
  • The team will continue their season in Wisconsin, closing the first week with a game against Marquette on Sunday.

Statistics:

  • NDSU scored 3 goals, with the winning margin of 2 goals.
  • Kendall Stadden led the Bison with 5 shots, followed by Isabel Garcia with 3 shots and Morgan Russmann with 2 shots.
  • The Bison outshot Green Bay 16-8, including 3-1 on goal in the second half.
  • Saltzman and Stipp, the opposing goalkeeper, split time, but Whitfield played the most minutes and made the most saves, with 3.

Sources:

  • [North Dakota State University Athletics](http://gobison.com/news/2022/9/1/womens-soccer-bison-defeat-Green-Bay-in-season-opener)