HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Norse mounted an early defensive challenge for the Prairie Wolves by putting one in between the pipes at the 16:31 mark.
- Luther maintained their momentum and found the back of the net for their second goal of the game at the 19:53 mark.
- Pressure from the Norse prevented the Prairie Wolves from generating much offense during the initial 45 minutes. In the first period, NWU made only two shot attempts.
- The strong defensive effort by the Prairie Wolves, coupled with three saves by Zachary Weis, enabled the Black and Gold to maintain a two score disadvantage throughout the rest of the game.
- A place where NWU has historically struggled, Luther College handed Nebraska Wesleyan their first loss of the season in Decorah, Iowa by a score of 0-2.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- Owen Glowgoski: 1 shot, 1 shot on goal
- Alex Kohler: 1 shot, 1 shot on goal
- Zachary Weis: 5 saves, 2 goals allowed, 90 minutes
- 1st half: 2 shots, 2 saves, 1 corner kick, 3 fouls
- 2nd half: 4 shots, 3 saves, 0 corner kicks, 6 fouls
HEAD COACH BRANDON BONILLA'S COMMENTS
- "The boys came out and put out a performance in the second half to be proud of."
- "We really competed well in the second half. We started to play soccer the way that we are capable of."
- "It was good to see some grit, some guts, some fight. It was good to see some better soccer. It was good to see the team play as a unit."
UP NEXT
The Prairie Wolves journey to Winona, Minn, for a matchup against Saint Mary's University on Sunday, September 24th.
