NDSU vs. UND – September 12, 2004

The Bison recorded their first victory of the season on a windy day at Ellig Sports Complex in Fargo, a convincing 7-2 win over the Sioux. NDSU was playing with the wind in the first half, and took full advantage amassing a 6-0 halftime lead. Sham Funk lead of the Bison scoring with a penalty kick, followed by goals from Nathan Shubert, two goals by Selam Ahmed, and two goals by Nate Chandler. The Bison absolutely dominated play, and finished off their opportunities much better than their previous game, a 2-1 loss to the University of Mary. In the second half, the contest was more up-and-down due to UND having the wind advantage. The Sioux got on the scoreboard with a penalty kick and added a late goal, while Nathan Shubert scored his second goal of the game for the Bison’s lone goal of the second half. The win moved NDSU to 1-1 in the Great Plains Soccer Conference, while dropping UND’s conference record to 0-2.