BISMARCK, N.D. – A pair of second-half goals proved the difference as Augustana women's soccer fell 2-0 to the University of Mary on Sunday afternoon at the MDU Resources Community Bowl.

The Vikings controlled much of the opening half, outshooting the Marauders 6-2 while holding a 7-0 advantage in corner kicks. Despite the sustained pressure and 58 percent possession, Augustana couldn't find the back of the net as both teams entered halftime scoreless.

UMary broke through early in the second half when Dina Polanco struck from distance in the 49th minute for her sixth goal of the season. The Marauders doubled their lead in the 81st minute when Rachel Gensch converted off a pass from Tara Young to make it 2-0.

Madelyn White led Augustana with three shots, including two on target, while Grace Katter added two attempts off the bench. Taya Baker made three saves in goal as the Vikings finished with 10 total shots and four on target.

Match Highlights
SHOT (UMary) 6' - Polanco took the game's first shot, sending it wide right.

SHOT (AU) 21' - Ally Hamski's attempt was blocked in front of the goal following a corner from White.

SHOT (UMary) 29' - White's shot on target forced a save from Kadyn Dilger, one of four stops by the UMary goalkeeper.

SHOT (AU) 40' - White again tested the keeper with a driven shot toward the near post, but Dilger made the stop.

SHOTS (UMary) 47' - Rio Spruenken fired twice early in the second half, with one saved by Baker and another wide.

GOAL (UMary) 49' - Polanco capitalized moments later with the opening goal, giving UMary a 1-0 lead.

SHOT (AU) 65' - Halle Miller put a strong shot on frame that Dilger stopped.

SHOT (AU) 75' - Katter tallied Augustana's final shot on goal, testing Dilger again from the right side.

GOAL (UMary) 81' - Gensch sealed the match with Mary's second goal off a feed from Young.

Up Next
Augustana returns home for a match on Friday against cross-town foes, Sioux Falls. Kickoff is slated for 4 p.m.