Northern State, the No. 4 seed, hosts No. 5 Concordia-St. Paul in the first round of the NSIC women’s soccer tournament Monday, Nov. 2, at 5 p.m. The Wolves bring a 10-4-3 record and a defense that has allowed just 13 goals; the Golden Bears arrive after a 4-0 win and feature one of Division II’s top scorers, Sophia Haase.

By the Numbers
  • Northern State leads the all-time series, 20-7-4.
  • The Wolves have scored 25 goals and allowed 13 this season.
  • Concordia-St. Paul has scored 33 goals; Haase has 19.
  • The teams’ last meeting ended in a 1-1 tie on Sept. 11, 2026.
Yes, But

Northern State has the stronger defensive record, but Concordia-St. Paul brings a potent attack led by Haase. The Wolves’ historical edge is tempered by a recent home loss to the Golden Bears, 2-1.

State of Play
  • The winner advances to the tournament semifinals, scheduled for Friday.
  • The semifinals and championship game will be hosted by the highest remaining seed, with no reseeding after the first round.
What's Next

The first-round winner moves on to the bracketed semifinal; the tournament champion earns the NSIC’s automatic bid to the NCAA tournament.

Bottom Line

Northern State’s defensive strength faces a major test against Haase and a high-scoring Concordia-St. Paul offense—with a postseason berth on the line.