MANHATTAN, Kan.—Kansas State striker Kim Braddock put a 22-yard free kick to the back of the net for the game-winner in a 2-0 victory over South Dakota at K-State Soccer Complex on Sunday afternoon.
 
South Dakota (1-9-1) and Kansas State (3-5-3) were tied nil-nil at the half. South Dakota sophomore goalkeeper Parker Rytz grabbed four saves in her 45 minutes between the posts to hold the Wildcats scoreless.
 
Braddock's direct free kick in the 55th minute opened the scoring. Teammate Tatum Wagner doubled the Wildcats' lead in the 60th minute. Wagner attacked the goal, touching the ball past USD junior goalkeeper Sydney Hardin and sent it into an empty net from eight yards out.
 
Kansas State edged the Coyotes in shots 13-11. Senior striker Corey Strang led all attackers with five shots for the Coyotes.
 
South Dakota opens Summit League play on the road at IUPUI on Friday.