MARSHALL, Minn. – The Augustana soccer team concluded the regular season on Thursday night, falling to the Southwest Minnesota State University Mustangs 3-1 at the Schwan Regional Event Center. 

The loss moves the Vikings to 9-6-3 overall and 7-5-3 in NSIC play, while the Mustangs jump to 6-10-1, 6-7-1. 

AU ripped off 17 shots, including 10 on goal. Madelyn White led the way with four shots and three on goal. Jillian Barkus made seven saves in net. 

Match Highlights
CHANCE (AU) 11' - Hope Korte provides the first threat of the night, sending a strike from 30 yards out on net. 

GOAL (SMSU) 12' - The Mustangs strike first, scoring on a header from a cross to nab an early lead. 

GOAL (SMSU) 24' - SMSU doubles its lead with a one touch inside the box. 

GOAL (SMSU) 36' - SMSU scores its third of the match. 

CHANCE (AU) 38' - Madelyn White whistles a strike off the woodwork.

CHANCE (AU) 41' - White gets another chance at glory, but the shot is saved. 

CHANCE (AU) 48' - Grace Douglas gets a leg on a great cross, but the keeper is there to make the save. 

GOAL (AU) 63' - Connor Rylance gets the Vikings on the board with a deep strike off a pass from Paige Bracker. 
 
Up Next
Augustana advances to the NSIC Tournament, where they will be on the road on Monday, Nov. 6. Time and opponent are yet to be determined.