Soccer

Northern Michigan Women’s Soccer Stuns No. 16 St. Cloud State in Comeback Victory

Substitutes spark late rally as Wildcats overturn 2-0 deficit

Northern Michigan University’s women’s soccer team turned a 2‑0 halftime deficit into a 3‑2 victory over No. 16 St. Cloud State on Thursday night, rallying with three unanswered goals in the final 21 minutes.

A Late Surge

The Wildcats struck first in the second half when freshman Cecilia Wille converted a pass from Isabella Lorens, cutting the margin to one. A turnover sparked Izzy Armstrong’s equaliser, and Lily Senese sealed the win with a decisive strike in the closing minutes.

Coach’s Praise

Coach Erin Egolf highlighted the depth of her squad, noting that the bench players who stepped up demonstrated the resilience and experience built during preseason friendlies.

Looking Ahead

The Wildcats will next host Minnesota‑Duluth on Sunday before traveling to Cedarville, Ohio, later in the week. They return home on Friday, September 11, to open conference play against Grand Valley State.

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