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Soccer Looks to Make a Statement with Road Tilt Against Minnesota Crookston and Bemidji State

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - The Augustana soccer team (8-2-2, 7-1-1 NSIC) looks to bounce back after seeing their eight-match winning streak come to an end last weekend.

The Vikings begin the weekend against Minnesota Crookston (0-10-1, 0-8-1 NSIC) in Crookston, Minn. at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14. Augustana wraps up the weekend in Bemidji , Minn. against No. 22 Bemidji State (10-0-1, 8-0-1 NSIC) at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 15.

Scouting Minnesota Crookston
The Golden Eagles currently sit in 15th in the NSIC standings and picked up their first non-loss of the season last weekend against MSU Moorhead. Last season, Minnesota Crookston went 3-13-2 (2-11-2 NSIC) and finished 15th in the NSIC.

Augustana owns the all-time series lead against Minnesota Crookston, 12-2-2. Augustana has won the last two contests, each by scores of 2-1, including last season's matchup in Sioux Falls, S.D. in overtime.

Scouting Bemidji State
The Beavers are haven't lost a match this season and are sitting in a tie for first in the NSIC. The Beavers are ranked No. 22 in the United States Coaches Poll and third in the Central Region rankings. Bemidji State will take on Wayne State on Oct. 14 before taking on the Vikings.

The series between Augustana and Bemidji State is tied at 6-6-1, but the Vikings have won the last four meeting. Augustana won last season's matchup 2-1 in Sioux Falls, S.D.


Quick Kicks
  • The Vikings at the Beavers will be Augustana's fourth matchup against a ranked opponent this season. The Vikings are 0-2-1 against ranked opponents on the year.
  • Senior Goalkeeper Taylor Machacek leads the NSIC in shutouts (8) and is seventh in saves (54)
  • Augustana leads the NSIC in corner kicks (89), is second in shots (223) third in shutouts (8) and in shots on goal (106)
Seniors Leaving Their Marks
  • Samantha Tymkowicz (74) leads the way in career appearances for Augustana and is three appearances from tying the school record
  • Mackenzie Main (71) is also on pace to pass the school record in appearances, only trailing Tymkowicz
  • Taylor Machacek owns the school record in goalie wins with 39 career wins and shutouts with 25.2
  • Machacek also ranks top-five on the career list in goals against avg. (2nd), save percentage (2nd), goalie games started (2nd), saves per game (4th), goalie games played (4th) and saves (5th).
  • Tymkowicz is the school record holder is game winning goals with 13
  • Tymkowicz currently sits tied for second in goals (30) and third in career points (68). Tymkowicz needs 2 points to move into a tie for second on the list and needs 31 points and 17 goals to break the school records
  • Tymkowicz also sits in the top-five on the career list in shots attempted (3rd) and shots on goal (3rd)
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Players Mentioned

Taylor Machacek

#1 Taylor Machacek

GK
5' 6"
Senior
Mackenzie Main

#4 Mackenzie Main

M
5' 4"
Senior
Samantha Tymkowicz

#5 Samantha Tymkowicz

F
5' 4"
Senior

Players Mentioned

Taylor Machacek

#1 Taylor Machacek

5' 6"
Senior
GK
Mackenzie Main

#4 Mackenzie Main

5' 4"
Senior
M
Samantha Tymkowicz

#5 Samantha Tymkowicz

5' 4"
Senior
F