OMAHA, Neb. – The South Dakota soccer team had a 1-0 setback Sunday night as the Coyotes fell at Omaha after play was delayed by two hours due to snow piling up at Caniglia Field. The result moves Omaha to 5-9-2 overall and 2-2-1 in Summit League action as USD falls to 7-6-2, 2-3.
 
Originally slated for a 5 p.m. kickoff, play got underway at 7 p.m. with the pitch cleared of snow as both squads battled to a scoreless first half.  
 
The Mavericks struck in the 64^th minute when Emily Romero cleaned up a loose ball near the top of the penalty box and finished in the bottom right corner of the goal.
 
South Dakota had its chances as it tallied 10 total shots, landing five on goal. Sophomores Abby Ostrem and Alexis Mitchell each placed two shots on frame but saw Erin Bunker make plays for Omaha keeping the clean sheet. Junior Taryn LaBree tallied the Coyotes' fifth shot on goal.
 
Juniors Amanda Carpio and Kellee Willer along with freshman Tiannah Moore also attempted shots for USD. Senior Parker Rytz totaled eight saves for the Coyotes.
 
South Dakota returns to its home turf of First Bank & Trust Soccer Complex for the final three games of the regular season beginning with Purdue Fort Wayne on Thursday at 3 p.m.