Upper Iowa challenged the top team in the Northern Sun Conference on Sunday afternoon in Sioux Falls, S.D. The Peacocks dropped a 2-0 decision to Augustana University after the Vikings scored one goal early and one more late as Upper Iowa continued to press forward for the equalizer. UIU is now 2-6-3 overall and 2-4-2 in the NSIC, while Augie improves to 9-1-1 overall and 7-0-1 in the conference.
The Vikings marked the scoreboard first in the eighth minute when Alexis Legg scored off a free kick. Morgan Keirstead and Peyton Stenzel picked up assists on the play. Late in the game, the Peacocks continued to press and take chances to tie the game. UIU got caught in transition and the Vikings scored the second goal with three minutes to play. Claire Dahm scored the insurance goal off an assist from Carlie Kray.
Stats of the Game…
- Augustana outshot Upper Iowa 25-11 in total including a 17-6 advantage in shots on goal
- The Vikings earned an 8-4 advantage in corner kicks with 7 Augie corners coming in the first half. The Peacocks got all of their corners in the second half.
- Natalie Rudrud made 14 saves in goal for the Peacocks
Quotables… "We conceded a goal from a set piece early on and didn't really compete well enough until halfway through the first half. I thought we battled hard in the second half, had a couple of chances, and put in a strong effort. The late second goal came from us pushing people forward. I don't have any complaints about the result today; Augustana is an excellent team. We now have to pick up some much needed points next weekend." – Head Coach
James Price.
Up Next… Upper Iowa will have a second straight weekend on the road for their next two matches. The Peacocks will face St. Cloud State University on Friday, Oct. 18 at 4 p.m. and the University of Minnesota Duluth on Sunday, Oct. 20 at 12 p.m.
