The University of Mary women’s soccer team lost 2-1 to Bemidji State in the opening round of the Northern Sun tournament in Bismarck on Nov. 2, according to University of Mary Athletics. The announcement said the Marauders, co-champions of the Northern Sun, will wait to learn whether they qualify for the NCAA Division II tournament.
According to the university, Mary led 1-0 at halftime after scoring at 38:43, but Bemidji State scored twice in the second half, including the go-ahead goal at 71:09.
The university reported that Mary outshot Bemidji State 25-9, put nine shots on goal to the Beavers’ three, and earned eight corner kicks to one.
The university said the NCAA Division II tournament pairings will be announced Monday, Nov. 9, at 6 p.m. on NCAA.com. Mary was fifth in the Central Region NCAA Power Index through the date stated in the announcement, Nov. 1.
