MANKATO, Minn.  – The Bethel women's soccer team arrived at the BLC Soccer Field on Monday night to play a non-conference contest against the Vikings. Coming into the game the Royals of Bethel had managed an 8-1-1 record and had sole possession of first place in the MIAC standings. The Vikings fell to the Royals in overtime by a score of 2-1.
 
The Vikings played a gritty first half and managed to maintain a 0-0 tie going into halftime. Shortly after a Bethel goal, a long pass by Lindsey Stewart (Albert Lea, Minn.) led to a goal by Nicole Moldstad (North Mankato, Minn.) giving her 4 goals on the season. The Vikings kept the game even until a Bethel ended the game just over four minutes into the first overtime period. Averi Cash (Ottumwa, Iowa) recorded 15 saves in net for the Vikings.
 
Up next:
The Vikings will next travel to St. Bonifacius on Wednesday, October 5^th for a non-conference soccer matchup with the storm from Crown College. Scheduled start time is 5 p.m.
                                                                              
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