Mankato, Minn. --- No. 7 Minnesota State (3-1-1) took down #20 Augustana (2-2-1) by a final of 1-0 courtesy of second-half heroics from freshman Maddix Archer.

The Brookings, South Dakota native buried her first collegiate goal in the 55th minute to give the Mavericks the late advantage sending the Mavericks home with their third win of the season.

After a 30-minute weather delay at the 49-minute mark, the Mavericks had time to draw up their next attack. Sophomore Avery Korsching facilitated the opening drive, dribbling passed two Augustana defenders to get the ball on the foot of Archer. Korsching has registered eight points in five games this season after recording one point all last season.

Senior Mackenzie Rath earned her 33rd career win and 26th career shutout. The Pierre, South Dakota native recorded six saves in today's match which propelled her to fifth in MSU all-time saves with 195 leapfrogging Jennie Dehamer (2003-06).

Head coach Brian Bahl after the game: "Incredibly gutty performance by our ladies. We faced a lot of adversity today and found away to get the win. We had to make a few tactical adjustments and I have to give so much credit to our ladies for how they responded.

Huge goal from Maddix and massive PK save as well from Mack. Another fantastic collective defensive effort for another shut out and as I said just massive heart from our team get a big conference win on the road. Time to refocus again and make sure we're ready for Sunday at CSP."

Minnesota State is back in action on Sunday when they travel to Concordia- St. Paul to take on the Golden Bears at 1:00 p.m.