The North Dakota State women's soccer team opened its season with a 2-0 defeat to Marquette on Sunday, marking the third consecutive match without a goal for the Bison.
Early breakthrough for Marquette
Marquette's junior forward Megan Murray opened the scoring in the 10th minute, capitalising on a swift attack that forced NDSU onto the back foot early in the contest.
NDSU goalkeeper Payton Mulberry kept the scoreline respectable with a handful of key saves, notably a decisive handling of an indirect free‑kick taken by Lilly Coats that threatened to widen the gap.
Marquette goalkeeper Mia Hurd finished the match without conceding, while the Bison generated seven attempts on goal — four in the first half and three after the break — but could not find a breakthrough.
Looking ahead
The Bison will host the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Dacotah Field in Fargo on Thursday at 6 p.m., hoping to break the early‑season drought in front of a home crowd.