MINOT, N.D. -- The Minot State Women's Soccer team returns home for a pair of NSIC contests this weekend, hosting the University of Sioux Falls on Friday, October 16, at 5:30 p.m. before facing Southwest Minnesota State University on Sunday, October 18, at noon for Senior Day at First Western Bank Field at Herb Parker Stadium.

Minot State enters the weekend with a 2-8-3 overall record and 1-6-3 mark in NSIC play after falling 2-0 on the road against Northern State on Friday before playing the University of Jamestown to a 1-1 draw Sunday.

The Beavers opened last weekend against Northern State in Aberdeen, South Dakota, recording six shots, including three on goal. Minot State then returned home to face Jamestown, where the Jimmies took a 1-0 lead in the 55th minute. The Beavers responded in the 71st minute when Emerson Perrin scored her first goal of the season, assisted by Elsa Duquesne, to secure the 1-1 draw. Goalkeeper Jayen Alger made five saves against the Jimmies, while Minot State recorded five shots on goal.

The Beavers will host Sioux Falls on Friday before closing the weekend against Southwest Minnesota State on Sunday. Sunday's contest will also recognize seven Minot State seniors: Rebecca Sargent, Morgan Ostrowski, Leilany Ponce, Tereza Vrbanek, Iliana Rivera, Linnea Svenzén and Keilani Broadnax.

Minot State will look to build on its performance against Jamestown and make the most of its final home weekend of the regular season as the Beavers continue NSIC play.