PINE BLUFF, Ark. – The University of North Dakota soccer ended the non-conference slate with a 2-0 victory over Arkansas – Pine Bluff on Sunday morning.
The Fighting Hawks were led by
Payton Schultz who scored the first goal of her career in the 41
st minute. McCracken added a second goal in the 70
th minute to seal the victory for North Dakota.
Madi Livingston secured the shutout for UND with four saves.
UND attacked UAPB early as they ended the first half with six corner kicks, six shots and a goal. The defense only gave the Lions one corner and held them to three shots.
The Fighting Hawks continued to hit the Lions with shots in the second half as they added five more and a goal to end the game with 11 shots. UAPB continued to seek the game-tying goal with eight shots and two corners, but the North Dakota defense locked them down.
The teams each had four fouls to end with a combined eight in the match. Neither team was given a yellow card.
Postgame Notes
- North Dakota moves to 4-4-2 on the season.
- Payton Schultz scored one tally in the match. It was her first goal as a Fighting Hawk.
- Sarah McCracken recorded her second goal as a Fighting Hawk.
- Julia Briggs recorded her second assist of the season. This is the third assist of her career.
- Madi Livingston finished with four saves for her fourth solo shutout and fifth combined shutout of the season.
- North Dakota had nine corner kicks in the match.
- UND finished with an 8-4 shots on goal advantage. The teams both ended the match with 11 shots.
How It Happened
First Half
- 41:11 – UND | Julia Briggs sent it in to Payton Schultz who connected with the ball to score the first goal and give North Dakota the 1-0 lead.
Second Half
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