VERMILLION, S.D. (September 30, 2001) -- The University of South Dakota women's soccer team (5-4, 2-2 NCC) dropped a tightly played 2-1 decision to Northern Colorado (8-4, 3-1 NCC), Sunday, September 30, at the USD Soccer Field. Northern Colorado jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first period, on a goal by Kiha Thomas (8:23). Later, the Bears got a break when a deflected corner kick went into South Dakota's goal at 29:51. Freshman Laura Hallauer (Aurora, Colo.) scored South Dakota's only goal when her foul kick hit the right post and went into the net at 63:28. The score cut the deficit to 2-1. Both teams had opportunities to score in the final minutes but shots were just wide or high of the goal. South Dakota freshman goalkeeper Cassie Walling (Omaha, Neb.) faced 22 shots, collected eight saves and allowed two goals. Sophomore Lindsey Sturm (Sioux Falls, S.D.) had four shots for the Coyotes. Next, the Coyotes begin a lengthy October road trip. They will travel to Grand Forks, N.D., to face North Dakota at noon on Saturday, October 6. They also play North Dakota State at 1 p.m. on Sunday, October 7 in Fargo, N.D.