Box Score Macomb, Ill.  An unassisted goal in the 21^st minute from sophomore Olivia Valdivia proved to be the game winner as North Dakota shut out Western Illinois 2-0. 

"I'm really proud of the effort and spirit put forth by the team today," said head coach Chris Logan.  "We created a lot of opportunities.  It felt good to be out competing.  The first goal was a special strike from Olivia.  We've seen her do that in practice, and great to see her do it in a game.  We had five to six players attacking that kept our game dynamic.  Our four defenders and goal tender were water tight on the back end."

It was just the third game of the season for North Dakota and the seventh for Western Illinois. 

The Fighting Hawks outshot the Leathernecks 8-3 in the second half and 15-13 in the game to earn the victory. 

An own goal in the 48^th minute after driving sideline pressure from freshman Allison Rapaduski accounted for the second goal of the game.

North Dakota dominated play in the second half bolstered by a perfect five for five save performance from sophomore goalkeeper Madi Livingston. 

The Hawks improve to 1-2 on the year and the Leathernecks fall to 0-7.  The second game of the series will take place at 1 p.m.