ST. PAUL, Minn. - A goal by Nicole Palsgrove in the 79th minute broke a 1-1 tie as the Wildcats defeated the St. Olaf women's soccer team by a score of 2-1 on Saturday afternoon at Butler Center.

Hannah Okerstrom opened the scoring for St. Kates (7-2-1, 2-1-1 MIAC) in the 54th minute with a deflection off of a rebound.  Abby Stets tied the game for the Oles with an assist from Mackenzie Schoustra who crossed the ball across the box and Stets finished from the opposite side.  St. Olaf (6-4-0, 3-3-0 MIAC) was behind in shots (24-11) and corner kicks (7-3), but strong goalie play by Julie Johnson kept them in the game.  Johnson made nine saves on eleven shots faced.  

The Oles play next at home next Saturday against Saint Marys' University at Rolf Melby Field.