MINOT, N.D. — In an intense matchup at Herb Parker Stadium, Minot State faced Concordia-St. Paul in the first round of the NSIC Tournament. Despite a hard-fought contest that lasted 110 minutes, neither team managed to score, resulting in a penalty shootout that concluded with a 3-0 victory for the Golden Bears.
This match wrapped up the Beavers’ 2025 season, marking the first under head coach Chris Logan.
Match Overview
The game saw both teams put on a defensive display, preventing any goals during regulation and extended overtimes. This led to a penalty shootout where Concordia-St. Paul exhibited their precision, converting all three of their attempts. The Beavers struggled to find the net, missing their chances and thereby ending their tournament run.
Head Coach’s Reflections
After the match, coach Chris Logan reflected on the team’s journey throughout the season, saying, “It’s been a tremendous conference season! We were a joy to watch in the attack, and we grew massively as a group in our mentality showing resiliency, belief, and an ability to dig deeper. Thank you and congratulations on their wonderful careers and we are grateful for their contributions to a truly memorable season. Moving forward, we have a lot of returners and this program will always have high expectations that we will be chasing. Thank you to our fans and everyone who made this a great season!”
Game Statistics
During the match, goalkeeper Rebecca Sargent proved pivotal, recording seven saves across regulation and overtime, in addition to one more during the penalty shootout. On the offensive front, Minot State managed to make two shots on goal throughout the contest.
The Beavers concluded their season with a record of 9 wins, 5 losses, and 5 draws, highlighting a competitive campaign under their new head coach.
