UND Dominates St. Thomas in 5-2 Victory; Playoff Matchups Set

UPDATE: The University of North Dakota (UND) triumphed over St. Thomas with a decisive score of 5-2 in a thrilling matchup on October 26, 2023. This victory comes as UND showcased their exceptional skills, scoring all five goals during the first and second halves.

In a standout performance, Charlie Basinet netted twice, with goals at 8:33 and 20:25. The home team, UND, continued to dominate with additional goals from Hunter Borgel at 34:46, Amelisa Loeffler at 48:34, and Yui Fujii via a penalty kick at 51:02. St. Thomas managed to score with Sophia Barjesteh and Melina Knowles contributing goals, but it was not enough to overcome UND’s lead.

Goalie Grace Miller was pivotal in the match, making 1 save while St. Thomas’s Olivia Rowe recorded a remarkable 6 saves.

As the excitement builds, attention now shifts to the upcoming playoff matchups in North Dakota. The N.D. 9-man playoffs quarterfinals are set for October 31, with key games including Grant County/Flasher facing off against No. 1 New Rockford-S-M at 2 p.m. and Kidder County taking on No. 2 LaMoure-L-M at 1 p.m.

The N.D. Division A playoffs will also feature thrilling matchups on the same day, including Hillsboro-Central Valley challenging No. 1 Langdon Area-Munich at 2 p.m.

Furthermore, the Minnesota Section 8 9-man playoffs are heating up, with the championship scheduled for Thursday at the Fargodome. Notably, Thief River Falls advanced to the finals after a stunning 28-21 victory over Minnewaska in the semifinals.

With numerous playoff games on the horizon, fans are eager to rally behind their teams as the stakes grow higher. Be sure to stay tuned for the latest updates and results as this thrilling season unfolds.