SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Augustana defeated Southwest Minnesota State 7-0 on Senior Day, using a strong second half to pull away after taking a 2-0 halftime lead.
The Vikings finished with a 32-0 shot advantage, put 23 shots on goal and scored five times after the break.
Avery Heinz led the attack with a hat trick, an assist and the game-winning goal while finishing with seven points.
Addison Burt scored twice, and Makenzie Nelson and Madelyn Whit eeach added two assists.
Heinz opened the scoring in the 7th minute, giving Augustana an early lead.
Grace Katter followed in the 23rd minute off a Heinz assist, sending the Vikings into halftime ahead 2-0.
Augustana extended the margin quickly in the second half.
Heinz scored again in the 58th minute from Ashlyn Kelliher, then completed the hat trick in the 64th minute off an assist from Nelson to make it 4-0.
Burt added back-to-back late goals in the 81st and 84th minutes, assisted by Nelson and White, respectively.
Addie Fawcett scored from White in the 88th minute to finish the 7-0 result.
**Up Next**
The Augustana soccer team travels to Aberdeen, South Dakota, to face the Northern State Wolverines on Friday, October 16, at 5:30 p.m.
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