Box Score SUPERIOR, Wis. -- North Central University (NCU) traveled to Superior, Wisconsin, on Wednesday afternoon to do battle with the University of Wisconsin-Superior Yellowjackets. With both teams looking to make some movement in the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) standings, it was the Yellowjackets who drew first blood and pulled away for the 4-0 conference victory. 

Game Vitals

• The Yellowjackets recorded 33 total shots
• Four different Superior players recorded goals
• The Rams registered 15 saves on the afternoon

Game Recap
The Yellowjackets broke out of the gate on a mission on the offensive end, finding the back of the net in just the third minute of the contest. After falling behind 1-0, the Rams looked to turn up the defensive pressure, holding the Jackets scoreless for twenty-five straight minutes. With the momentum on hold waiting for someone to take it, Superior exploded offensively scoring three goals in an 8 minute span to pull away to a 4-0 lead. NCU was able to stop the bleeding with some defensive adjustments and effort in the final period as they held the Yellowjackets scoreless in the remaing minutes. However, with the Rams unable to make any movement on offense, the damage had seemingly already been done as the Yellowjackets topped NCU by score of 4-0.

Next Up
NCU will be at home this Saturday, October 9th, at 3:30 p.m. for a huge rivalry matchup with the University of Northwestern. 

Media: For further information, contact Mike Knipe at 612-343-3541 or email mjknipe@northcentral.edu.