Minnesota-Crookston's goal with 3 seconds left ties Dragons in MSUM's first indoor soccer match
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FARGO — Minnesota-Crookston's Emmah Burnes scored on a free kick in the closing seconds to earn a 2-2 draw in Minnesota State Moorhead's first indoor soccer match on Thursday. Despite the free kick goal, the Dragons retain the Highway 75 Rivalry Rock because of their 1-0 win against the still winless Golden Eagles on Aug. 31. MSUM's Alivia Thompson answered Crookston's early goal to tie the game at the 23:43 mark at the Fargo Parks Sports Center. About six minutes later, Mary Cox delivered before Burnes' equalizer at 89:57. Minnesota State Universty Moorhead's Mary Cox fires a shot for a goal against Minnesota Crookston on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, at the Fargo Parks Sports Center. David Samson / The Forum The Dragons finished the regular season at 3-12-3 (2-12-2 NSIC). "Today was an emotional day. Thank you to everyone who has worked hard to be a positive influence on the season. Most of all thanks to Lilly (Allen), Lizzy (Jaraczeski) and Clara (Paleen) for t