MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - North Central University was back at home on Saturday evening playing host to the University of Minnesota-Morris. The Rams were unable to put away the Cougars in the first 90 minutes, but it only took 3 minutes of overtime to secure their first UMAC win of the season with a 3-2 victory over the Cougars.
Game Vitals
- The Rams defense stifled the Cougars in the first half holding them to 1 total shot.
- Danny Williams continues his impressive start scoring his 5th goal of the year.
- Josué Boutouli posted his best performance of the season so far with 2 impressive goals.
- The win moves the Rams to 4-2 on the season and 1-1 in the UMAC.
Game Recap
- North Central was the first to strike on Saturday as junior, Josué Boutouli, was able to find the back of the net in the 23rd minute for his first goal of the season. The Rams continued to stay on attack, not letting the Cougars get much going offensively as they missed on their only attempt of the first half. North Central added to their lead in the 44th minute when senior, Danny Williams, sent a missile to the back of the net to take a 2-0 lead into halftime. Minnesota-Morris came out of the break with something to prove as they inched closer in the 69th minute to make the score 1-2. The Cougars continued their offensive stride with another goal in the 73rd minute to tie the game up. Neither team would muster up any opportunities before the final whistle which sent the two to overtime. The Rams were able to come up with the only opportunity in the extra period as Boutouli put the dagger in the game with his second goal of the contest to give the Rams their first UMAC win of the year.
Key Performers
Next up
- The Rams will finish their three game UMAC homestand on Tuesday, September 18th, against the University of Wisconsin-Superior at 3:15 p.m. Live stats and video can be found here on NCURams.com.
MEDIA: If you need further information, please feel free to contact Justin Brown at 612-343-3539 or email Jdbrown@northcentral.edu.
