Box Score VERMILLION, S.D. -- Three unanswered goals in the second half proved to be the difference as North Dakota defeated the University of South Dakota women's soccer team, 5-2, in Great West Conference play Friday in Vermillion, S.D.

The game, which was the regular-season finale for both teams, was tied at 2-2 at halftime. USD (4-11-2, 1-5 GWC) led 1-0 early after freshman Afton Keiser (Sioux Falls, S.D.) scored a goal off of an assist from sophomore Erin Bello (Fort Collins, Colo.). It was Keiser's second goal of the season.

Just over five minutes later, UND (4-12, 4-2 GWC) tied the game when a corner kick found the back of the net.

The Coyotes answered just 27 seconds later when freshman Jenny Teslow (Sioux Falls, S.D.) scored her team-high eighth goal of the season, pushing the Coyotes up, 2-1.

North Dakota came back to tie the game at 2-2 late in the first half, and the score stayed that way at halftime.

The game stayed tied at 2-2 for the first 25 minutes of the second half before North Dakota scored the first of three goals in the frame at the 70:28 mark to pull away to the 5-2 win.

Senior Jen Ogren (Raymore, Mo.) had six saves in net for USD. The Coyotes had 13 shots in the game, including eight on goal.

The Coyotes' next action is at the Great West Conference tournament on Friday, Nov. 5. USD's opponent and game time are yet to be determined. Check out usdcoyotes.com for further updates on USD's opponent and game time.