Bison advance to Summit women's soccer championship

By Forum staff Today at 5:58 PM Listen Comments Share Share this article News Reporting News Reporting Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The Trust Project What is this? TULSA, Okla. — Morgan Russmann scored in the first half to lift North Dakota State to a 1-0 victory against South Dakota on Thursday in the Summit League women's soccer semifinals before 102 fans at Case Soccer Complex. The Bison (8-6-6) advanced to the championship match, which is slated for 1 p.m. Sunday, at Case Soccer Complex. They play the Oral Roberts-St. Thomas winner. ADVERTISEMENT NDSU goalkeeper Payton Mulberry made six saves to earn the shutout, while Hannah Arnold assisted on Russmann's goal in the 24th minute. Russmann has 27 career goals for the Bison, while Mulberry has 15 career shutouts. The win was NDSU's first Summit League tournament victory since 2017. The last time the Bison won the conference tournament was in 2010 when they advanced to the NCAA tournament. More Bison coverage Kolpack: He married into Bison football frenzy and loves it 48m ago Bison coach: 'Very good likelihood' key NDSU women's basketball players return this season 4h ago McFeely: From Selke Field to Hawaii, it’s been a journey 5h ago Comments Share Share this article News Reporting News Reporting Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The Trust Project What is this? Tags Tags BISON MEDIA ZONE BISON WOMEN'S SOCCER By Forum staff Our newsroom occasionally reports stories under a byline of "staff." Often, the "staff" byline is used when rewriting basic news briefs that originate from official sources, such as a city press release about a road closure, and which require little or no reporting. At times, this byline is used when a news story includes numerous authors or when the story is formed by aggregating previously reported news from various sources. If outside sources are used, it is noted within the story. Listen to this article Conversation ADVERTISEMENT What To Read Next College 'A little bit more special': Former Davies basketball standout Mason Klabo returns home to face Bison 3h ago · By Ryan Spitza Subscribers Only UND Hockey Get to know UND junior forward Gavin Lindberg 5h ago · By Brad Elliott Schlossman College Meet Gophers prized men’s basketball recruit Isaiah Santos 8h ago · By Andy Greder / St. Paul Pioneer Press ADVERTISEMENT Get Local Must Reads Men's Sports McFeely: From Selke Field to Hawaii, it’s been a journey 5h ago · By Mike McFeely Women's Sports Bison coach: 'Very good likelihood' key NDSU women's basketball players return this season 4h ago · By Eric Peterson Business Lamar Advertising acquires Newman Signs' Outdoor Advertising division 9h ago · By Masaki Ova Business Luna Market's cheesemonger becomes one of 1,000 'certified cheese professionals' in world 12h ago · By Tammy Swift