A pair of second half goals gave Winona State University the NSIC-opener victory as the Peacocks fell 2-0 on Thursday afternoon. Winona State improves to 1-0 while Upper Iowa falls to 1-2 overall and 0-1 in the Northern Sun.

Despite being outshot 15-1 in the first half, Upper Iowa was able to create a few opportunities which threatened the Warrior's defense.  The Peacocks biggest threat came from Haley Ramberg who found herself in a one-on-one situation that was ended short by Jourdan Valkner coming off her line and smothering Ramberg's ball.

The Peacock defense was able to hold the Warriors without a score in the first half. Natalie Rudrud came up with a couple massive saves for UIU in its defensive effort, including turning away Abby Bohanski's penalty kick attempt in the 31^st minute.

Rudrud's perfect streak defending penalty kicks this season came to a close early in the second half. The goalie was able to get a hand on Melissa Greco's attempt, but the kick was too hard and the ball found the back corner of the net to give the Warriors a 1-0 advantage. Shortly after, Georgette Topalis took a piece from Mariah Northrop in the 52^nd minute for an insurance tally and the final score of the match.

Maida Alijagic led the Peacock offense with three shots while Rudrud posted a season-high 12 saves.

Upper Iowa rounds out non-conference play on Sunday when Truman State University makes a visit to Pattison Field for a 1 p.m. kickoff.