MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - North Central University hosted their third and final UMAC matchup of their three game homestand on Tuesday afternoon welcoming the University of Wisconsin-Superior. The Rams battled for 90 minutes but were unable to come away with a win in a 2-3 loss to the Yellowjackets. 

Game Vitals

• The Rams dominated the Yellowjackets in total shot attempts out shooting them 18 to 8.
• UWS was able to take advantage of the small number of opportunities scoring on 3 of their 4 shots on goal.
• The loss drops the Rams to 1-2 in UMAC play and 2-4 overall.

Game Recap

• The Rams found themselves in unfamiliar territory early in the game on Tuesday as they trailed by two goals within the first 14 minutes of the contest. Senior, Abby Swchinden, finally got the Rams offense going with a goal in the 20th minute which was set up beautifully by the freshman, Payton Swoboda. The Yellowjackets were quick to answer with a goal of their own to take back their 2 score lead in the 27th minute. The Rams continued to inch closer as they added another goal in the 44th minute from the foot of senior, Linnea Madsen, which sent the Rams to the break trailing by 1 goal. Both teams came out of halftime very quiet, neither able to get anything going offensively. The Rams sent a couple late shots on net before the final whistle but were un able to sneak them past the goalkeeper. The Rams outshot Wisconsin-Superior by a considerable margin throughout the contest but unfortunately could not turn a few more of those shots into goals as they suffered a narrow 2-3 defeat to the Yellowjackets.

Key Performers

• Abby Schwinden – 1 goal
• Linnea Madsen - 1 goal
• Payton Swoboda – 1 assist

Next up

• The Rams hit the road to St. Bonifacius, Minn., to take on Crown College in a non-conference contest on Thursday evening at 5:00 p.m.

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