NDSU vs. SDSMT – September 25, 2004

The Bison started their longest trek of the season with a game in Rapid City, SD against the Hardrockers of South Dakota School of Mines & Technology. The Bison certainly did not play their best soccer of the season, but they were able to get a 2-0 victory to reward the beginning of their long weekend trip. The game began rather sloppily for both teams, with neither team able to create many scoring chances due to below average passing. However, the Bison settled down a bit and began to control play with runs up the sides of the field. NDSU struck first as Cory Mullen sent the ball up to Nathan Shubert, who was able to sneak the ball past the SDSMT keeper for a 1-0 lead, which was the halftime score. SDSMT put some pressure on in the second half with a few quick long balls up the field, but Bison goalkeeper Andy Tierney and the NDSU defense of Bob Smith, Andrew Gustafson, Josh Sanderson, and Brad Bateman proved up to the task to keep the Hardrockers off the scoreboard. With time running down, Bateman placed a great pass to Shubert for Nathan’s second goal of the game, ensuring the victory for NDSU. The win moved the Bison’s overall record to 2-2 and GPSC record to 2-1 on the year, while dropping SDSMT’s record to 1-3.