MINNEAPOLIS -- Niki Ryan (SR, Minneapolis, Minn./Washburn HS) scored in the 12th minute for Augsburg University, but the Auggies surrendered a goal in the 41st minute and a goal 5:14 into overtime in a 2-1 loss to Bethel University in the Auggies' closing game of the abbreviated 2020-21 spring season on Friday afternoon.

THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Bethel 2, Augsburg 1 (OT)
LOCATION: Edor Nelson Field, Minneapolis
RECORDS: Augsburg 2-3-0 overall, Bethel 2-1-1 overall

HOW IT HAPPENED
• Ryan scored off a long downfield sprint in the 12th minute, driving to the right edge of the six-yard box and depositing the ball across the goal mouth to the left side.
• Augsburg was outshot by an 8-4 margin in the first half, but had 13 shots to the Royals' four in the second half. Bethel had three shots in overtime.
• Isabelle Shuster (FY, Waconia, Minn./Waconia HS) started in goal and played the first half, making two saves. Aspen Brockhouse (JR, Chaska, Minn./Des Moines (Iowa) Christian HS) played the second half and overtime, collecting three saves.
• Callie Athey (SR, Eagan, Minn./Burnsville HS) had five shots for the Auggies, while Ana Ortiz (JR, Waterloo, Iowa/Columbus Catholic HS) and Tripp Ryan (SO, Minneapolis, Minn./Washburn HS) had three shots each.

BEYOND THE BOXSCORE
• The game marked the final college soccer appearances at Edor Nelson Field for three Auggies who are graduating this spring -- Niki Ryan, Claire Popp (SR, New Berlin, Wis./New Berlin Eisenhower HS) and Jucel Zerna (JR, St. Michael, Minn./St. Michael-Albertville HS).

FOR THE FOES
• Tessah Anderson scored the tying goal on a free kick from 35 yards out in the 41st minute.
• Rachel Waterman scored the game-winning goal for Bethel at the 95:14 mark, assisted by Kelsey Bergan and Cassie Leland.

QUOTES FROM AUGSBURG COACH MIKE NAVARRE
• "Great game today despite the OT loss. We were really good in the 2nd half, it's unfortunate we did not bury any of our chances, but that was the best soccer we've played this spring, which was encouraging."
• "It would take decades to unpack and try to make sense of everything that's happened in the past 14 months. I'm just grateful we seem to be through the hardest stretch and getting back to some of the norms that we have now grown to appreciate. Additionally I'm excited about how much the soccer and team spirit evolved this spring amidst all the challenges we were presented. Although we only got one scrimmage and five games in, they really helped us. We were able to start laying the foundation for the next phase of our program's development."
• "As for the players graduating: Niki, Claire, and Jucel, they each had a significant impact on our program. Beyond the MIAC championships won, they brought a spirit and compassion that helped guide us through challenging times. I have no doubt that they will go on to be successful in all facets of their lives. I thank them for the contributions to our program and look forward to cheering them on as they start new adventures."