North Dakota Suffers Home Loss in Physical Battle Against Green Bay

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Despite an early lead off a stellar goal from North Dakota’s own Hunter Borgel , the Fighting Hawks dropped its Sunday afternoon matinee in all-out physical fashion against Green Bay, 2-1, at Bronson Field.   The visiting Phoenix seemed to be in the driver’s seat during the first half as they tallied seven shots and four corner kicks through the first 45 minutes while holding the home team to zeroes in each of those respective categories. But the continually gritty defensive play from both teams kept the match scoreless all-around as Thale Ruether collected four saves.   It took nearly 50 full minutes for any scoring to occur from either end, but the first netted shot was in favor of North Dakota. Following a review from the officials, Borgel’s header in the 50th minute was confirmed, putting the Fighting Hawks ahead 1-0 at the 49:50 timestamp.   The second half featured more of the all-out defensive battle previewed in the first half as the Fighting Hawks and Phoenix clashed on the pitch. 12 total fouls were called in the second 45 minutes alongside four of the day’s five yellow cards.   Nearly 15 minutes—and two yellow
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