MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - North Central University was back at home on Tuesday evening playing host to the University of Wisconsin-Superior Yellowjackets. The Rams struggled to get any offense going as they fell to the Yellowjackets by a score of 1-8.
Game Vitals
- The Rams offense struggled throughout the contest sending only 3 shots on net.
- The Yellowjackets dominated the first half scoring 5 goals in the final 19 minutes of the half.
- The loss drops the Rams to 4-3 (1-2 UMAC).
Game Recap
- Both teams struggled early in the first half of the first period with neither team able to come up with many opportunities. The Yellowjackets finally broke the 0-0 tie with a goal in the 26th minute. Once Superior took the lead, they ran with it. The proceeded to score three more unanswered goals to take a 4-0 lead over the Rams. North Central would eventually stop the bleeding and inch back into the game in the 44th minute thanks to a goal from junior, Josué Boutouli , that got them on the board. The Yellowjackets immediately answered back before the final whistle which sent the Rams to the break trailing 1-5. The second half was much of the same for the Yellowjackets offense. North Central was able to slow down Superior for some of the second half but the Yellowjackets continued to push the pace and push their lead as they tacked on three more goals in the final 45 minutes. The Rams offense continued to struggle as they could not find the back of the net, eventually falling to the Yellowjacks by a score of 1-8.
Key Performers
Next up
- The Rams will hit the road for a non-conference matchup against the Royals of Bethel University on Thursday, September 18th, at 4:00 p.m. in St. Paul, Minn.Â
MEDIA: If you need further information, please feel free to contact Justin Brown at 612-343-3539 or email Jdbrown@northcentral.edu.
