The Red Raiders got two goals from sophomore Mario Garcia to knock off conference co-leader Doane 2-1 on Saturday, Oct. 2.
Senior Ben Karnish set up Garcia for the first goal, which was quickly followed by freshmen Travis Sytsma and Jeriah Dunk assisting Garcia for the second goal three minutes later. Northwestern gave up a goal in the 26th minute, but the defense held strong to finish the game and pick up the big win.
Tuesday night was yet another heartbreaker for the Raiders. Hosting Dakota Wesleyan, NW conceded the first goal of the game but tied it up when freshman Justin Lehman found sophomore Jonathon Taves for the equalizer in the 70th minute. The Raiders kept control until a miscommunication on defense led to an open net, where DWU scored for the win.
NW put 11 of their 16 shots on goal, led by Sytsma’s four out of five. Senior goalkeeper Jeff Lanser made four saves.
Next up, NW travels to Nebraska Wesleyan on Saturday, Oct. 9.