CHICAGO—South Dakota soccer dropped its second contest in a weekend road trip to the Land of Lincoln, falling 1-0 in double overtime at Illinois-Chicago Sunday at Flames Field.
Sophomore midfielder Megan Bowman broke the draw with a score three minutes into the second extra period. It was her first goal of the season and third of her career. It came on the Flames' 21
st shot of the day.
All those shots meant a busy day for Coyote goalkeeper Bella Allesio, and she was up to the task with a career-best 11 saves. One of those came in the final minute of regulation as she stopped Keri Birkenhead's attempt at a winner. Allesio made her second start of the season.
South Dakota's best looks came early. In the 19
th minute, the Coyotes (1-3) had multiple opportunities to strike. Tianna Moore cut past the defense in the box, but her shot was saved by Flames' goalkeeper Lena Kurnz. Moments later, after regaining possession of the ball,
Alexis Mitchell booted a ball that Kurnz again snagged.
South Dakota's
Kellee Willer had a chance to net a winner in the 86
th minute, but her shot was just right of the goal.
The Coyotes will look to snap a three-game skid when they return home to face Northern Iowa Friday at First Bank and Trust Soccer Complex. The Panthers (1-2) recently dropped a 2-1 decision to Omaha and will host Saint Ambrose before voyaging to Vermillion. Kickoff is slated for 4 p.m.