Big Rapids, Mich. --- Julia Mixon scored her first-career game-winning goal and Taylor Livermore made a career-high seven saves as No. 10 Minnesota State soccer edged Ferris State 1-0 on Friday afternoon at the South Athletic Fields on the FSU campus.
 
Mixon, a sophomore forward, provided instant offense off the Maverick bench. She subbed into the match at 38:08 of the first half — the game tied 0-0 — and scored what turned out to be the game-winning goal at 39:12, as Minnesota State (2-0-0) led Ferris State (1-2-0) 1-0 at the half.
 
The Mavericks controlled the match in the first half — outshooting the Bulldogs 10-5. After halftime, the Bulldogs fought back and held an 8-6 edge in shots in the final 45:00. However, Livermore (1-0-0) — a junior goalkeeper — preserved the Maverick lead with five saves in the second half and a career-best seven saves for the match. She earned her fourth-career shutout — her first of 2017.  

For the second match in a row, the Minnesota State defense garnered a shutout. Senior defenders Abby Nordeen and Lexi Pszanka, and junior defender Abby Hausken each played the entire match.    
 
Grace Kraft made 12 saves in goal for Ferris State. 

Minnesota State wraps up its road trip with a match at No. 14 Grand Valley State at 11:00 a.m. CDT on Sunday in Allendale, Mich.