Northfield, Minn.– The Macalester College women's soccer team travelled to Northfield to play a conference matchup against St. Olaf College. At the end of the contest, the Oles bested the Scots 2-1. Macalester's record is now 4-2-1 (1-2-0 MIAC).

From the first whistle, Macalester knew that the game would be a battle. Senior goalkeeper, Dana Gustafson (Ames, IA/Ames) made nine saves in the first half to keep the game close. St. Olaf found the back of the net in the 32^nd minute to put the Oles ahead. Sophomore Mia Brisbin (Los Angeles, CA/Crossroads School) looked to answer back in the 37^th with a shot that was saved by St. Olaf's goalkeeper, Brynne Davis.
 
Macalester pressed forward to get back to a level scoreline. Junior Celia Lesmeister (Decorah, IA/Decorah) and senior Alice Bieda (Downers Grove, Ill./Downers Grove North) led the attack. However, in the 72^nd minute the Oles put up another one to double their lead.
 
Scots' sophomore Ella Thomsen (Palo Alto, CA/Palo Alto) scored in the 85^th minute but the Oles took the game. Macalester's next game will be Sunday, Sept. 26. They will play Finlandia University at Macalester Stadium.