(Crookston, Minn.)- Ashley Sletten (So, F, Glenwood, Minn.) scored two goals, making it three for the weekend, as the University of Minnesota, Crookston defeated Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) 2-1 in Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) Women's Soccer action today in Marshall, Minn.

Sletten gave the Golden Eagles the 1-0 lead at 21:00 off an assist from Megan Flynn (So, D, Chanhassen, Minn.). The Mustangs tied things up at 73:40 when Ashley Oehlerking scored off an assist from Whitney Borstad. Sletten gave U of M, Crookston the 2-1 victory when she scored off an assist from Jessica Goodrich (Fr, F, Munster, Ind.) at 84:17.

Anna Ogaard (Sr, G, Maple Grove, Minn.) stopped 19 shots for U of M, Crookston. Kendra Olchefske recorded three saves for SMSU who outshot the Golden Eagles 20-5.

U of M, Crookston improves to 2-10-2 overall and 2-7-0 in the NSIC. SMSU falls to 1-9-2 overall and 0-7-2 in the NSIC.

The Golden Eagles return to action on Saturday, October 23 and Sunday, October 24 when they host Augustana College and Wayne State College respectively. Both games begin at 1 p.m.

For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics Web site at www.goldeneaglesports.com.

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is an NCAA Division II Institution and a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The Golden Eagle Equestrian team is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA).
 
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Photo Caption: Ashley Sletten