Minnesota, Crookston 4 Wayne State 3    2 OT

Vanessa Copiak scored two goals, including the game-winner in the second overtime, to lead Minnesota, Crookston to a 4-3 win over Wayne State in women's NSIC soccer played Sunday afternoon in Wayne.  Minnesota, Crookston moves to 3-9 overall with a 1-1 record in the conference.  Wayne State is now 0-8-2 on the season and 0-2 in the NSIC. 

Gena Romano opened the scoring for Wayne State in the 24th minute with her second goal of the season to put the Wildcats ahead 1-0.  UMC answered moments later when Kelsey Palmer scored at the 30:45 mark to knot the score at 1-1. 

In the second half, Wayne State regained the lead in the 56th minute when Sara Schwieger scored an un-assisted goal to put Wayne State back in front 2-1.  However, the Golden Eagles scored two goals in less than 1:30 to take a 3-2 lead following goals from Megan Gibeault and Vanessa Copiak.  Wayne State was able to tie the score at 3-3 on Gena Romano's goal, her second of the game at the 63:04 mark.  The score remained 3-3 until Minnesota, Crookston's unexpected goal in the second overtime by Vanessa Copiak blasting in a 25 yard shot off of a failed Wayne State failed clearing attempt to give the Golden Eagles a dramatic 4-3 win. 

Wayne State goalkeeper Rachel Fuchs was credited with three saves and giving up four goals in a losing effort for Wayne State.  Leyla Castillo earned nine saves in the win for Minnesota, Crookston.

Wayne State hits the road next weekend for two games.  The Wildcats will play at Northern State on Saturday in a 11:30 contest.  They will then take on the University of Mary on Sunday in a game that starts at 1:00.