MINNEAPOLIS, Minn - North Central University was back in action at home again on Saturday, this time taking on Lakeland University. The Rams unfortunately dropped a hard fought match to the Muskies by a score of 2-1.

Game Vitals

• Rams offense started quickly for the second straight game scoring a goal within the first five minutes
• Payton Swoboda kept up her impressive start adding an assist in the contest
• After the the first two minutes the Rams offense fell silent

Game Recap

• North Central was early to strike as Freshman, Payton Swoboda, sent a cross to Junior, Cheyenne Brown, that she put in the back of the net to take a 1-0 lead in the 2nd minute of the game.  Lakeland was quick to answer with a goal of their own to tie it up in the 5th minute.  After the fast start, both offenses fell silent, until the Muskies netted a goal in the 82nd minute to break the tie. The Rams had an opportunity to add a goal late but were unable to get a shot on net. The Rams would fall by the score of 2-1.

Key Performers

• Cheyenne Brown - 1 goal
• Payton Swoboda -  1 assist

Next up

• The Rams will be back in action next week on Thursday, September 6th, in Watertown, Wisconsin, against Maranatha Baptist in a non-conference contest. 

MEDIA: If you need further information, please feel free to contact Justin Brown at 612-343-3539 or email Jdbrown@northcentral.edu.