MARSHALL, MN – Minot State secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Southwest Minnesota State on Sunday, boosting the Beavers' record to 3-2-2 overall and 1-2-1 in NSIC play.

How it Happened: Minot State broke the deadlock in the 36th minute when Anna Miotto netted her first collegiate goal, courtesy of an assist from Mia Lewis. Miotto was a standout in the attacking third, recording eight shots, two of which were on target, and providing a consistent offensive threat for the Beavers. The 1-0 advantage held for the remainder of the match, thanks to a solid defensive effort and standout goalkeeping.

Goalkeeper Siriana Gudino was instrumental in securing the win, making six crucial saves in the first half to keep the Mustangs scoreless and lay the foundation for the shutout. Supporting the offensive pressure, Manuela Pacheco Martinez and Iliana Rivera each contributed with three shots, keeping the Mustangs' defense on their toes throughout the contest. Their efforts helped Minot State control possession and create multiple scoring opportunities.

Coach's Comments: Coach T.J. Perez praised the team's effort and communication, saying, "Great team performance—we needed everybody today. All the communication on and off the field was huge. In the game, we needed to apply more pressure in the first half defensively. Once we did, that changed the game for us in the second half, resulting in 12 shots."

Game Notes:

• Minot State picked up one yellow card during the match.
• Siriana Gudino continued her impressive form, making six saves in the first half and finishing with a total of seven saves to secure the shutout.
• The Beavers tallied a total of nine shots on goal, keeping the pressure on Southwest Minnesota State throughout the game.
• Anna Miotto recorded a game-high eight shots, including two on target, and scored her first collegiate goal.
• Manuela Pacheco Martinez and Iliana Rivera each registered three shots, contributing significantly to the Beavers' offensive momentum.

With the victory, Minot State will carry momentum into their next home match at Herb Parker Stadium on October 4th.