OMAHA, Neb.—A goal off a free kick by Creighton's Ylenia Sachau lifted the Bluejays 1-0 past the Coyotes in South Dakota's season opener Friday at Morrison Stadium in Omaha.
 
Sachau's goal in the 71st minute sealed the win for Creighton (1-0-0). Her shot was off a free kick from 28 yards out.
 
South Dakota freshman Parker Rytz logged her second consecutive start in goal. She recorded six saves and made several defensive stops before the Jays' offense had a chance to shoot.
 
Creighton outnumbered South Dakota (0-1-0) in shots 11-7. Junior Corey Strang had four shots to lead the Coyotes, with two sailing wide, one bouncing off the post, and one saved by Creighton goalkeeper Erin Scott. Sophomore Katelyn Floysand had two shots saved by Scott and senior Teagan Eberle's shot went above of the crossbar.
 
The Coyotes host Iowa State for the first home game of the season at 1 p.m. Sunday at USD Soccer Complex in Vermillion, S.D.