Wayne, Neb. --- #11 Minnesota State scored three goals in the first 17 minutes and went on to defeat Wayne State College 6-0 Friday afternoon in the Northern Sun Conference women’s soccer opener for both teams played in Mankato, Minnesota. The host Mavericks are now 3-1 on the year and 1-0 in the league while the Wildcats fall to 0-3-1 and 0-1 in the NSIC.

Minnesota State wasted little time getting on the scoreboard, recording goals in the sixth, 12th, and 16th minutes for a 3-0 advantage.

The Mavericks closed the half with another goal at the 30:12 mark for a 4-0 halftime lead.

MSU added goals in the 52nd minute and 74th minute for a 6-0 victory.

Minnesota State held a 22-12 edge in shots over WSC including 12-7 in shots on goal. The ‘Cats outshot MSU in the second half 10-7. The Mavericks held a 6-2 edge in corner kicks while WSC was called for one more foul than MSU 6-5.

Haley Hoffman had two shots on goal for the Wildcats followed by Annika Syvrud, Christina Marlow, Kaelyn Reeves and Cleo Johnson with one shot apiece.

Junior goalkeeper Sidney Truman played all 90 minutes in the loss for WSC and was credited with six saves.

Wayne State will be on the road again Sunday afternoon playing at Concordia-St. Paul in a 1 p.m. contest.