WOMEN'S SOCCER: Beavers top Division I UND 1-0 in springtime friendly (PHOTO GALLERY)

BEMIDJI -- Five months removed from the best season in program history, the Bemidji State women's soccer team topped Division I North Dakota 1-0 Monday night in an exhibition at Chet Anderson Stadium.

Melanie Peltier's early strike was the difference, as her goal from distance proved to be the eventual game winner.

1/5: Bemidji State midfielder Melanie Peltier (16) chases down a ball during an exhibition against Division I North Dakota at Chet Anderson Stadium on Monday. (Micah Friez | Bemidji Pioneer)

2/5: Bemidji State defender Tia Neuharth corrals the ball during an exhibition against Division I North Dakota at Chet Anderson Stadium on Monday. (Micah Friez | Bemidji Pioneer)

3/5: Bemidji State forward Allyson Smith (15) gains possession of a loose ball during an exhibition against Division I North Dakota at Chet Anderson Stadium on Monday. (Micah Friez | Bemidji Pioneer)

4/5: Bemidji State defender Megan Majewski takes a throw in during an exhibition against Division I North Dakota at Chet Anderson Stadium on Monday. (Micah Friez | Bemidji Pioneer)

5/5: Bemidji State celebrates Melanie Peltier's early goal in an exhibition against Division I North Dakota at Chet Anderson Stadium on Monday. (Micah Friez | Bemidji Pioneer)