The South Dakota women's soccer team fell in a Friday night match against Southern Utah in Cedar City, Utah. The Thunderbirds took the lead at the six-minute mark of the match and added an insurance goal late to defeat the Coyotes 2-0.
 
Rachael Hunt scored both of Southern Utah's goals in Friday's game for her first set of goals this season. Hunt gave the Thunderbirds the lead at the six-minute mark of the game on a low-riding shot past Caroline Lewis. Hunt then doubled SUU's lead nearing the 61st minute on a powerful shot that was slotted into the upper-left corner of the net. The Thunderbird defense halted any South Dakota effort to get back into the game and solidified their fifth win to stay undefeated.  
 
The Coyotes outshot the Thunderbirds seven to six in tonight's game with four of those coming on goal. Fifth-year senior Taylor Cotter led the team with three shots and two on goal. Shaylee Gailus was second on the team with four shots and one on goal while Hattie Giblin and Mady Za earned the other two shots for USD. Lewis played all 90 minutes in net tonight and made three saves.
 
The weekend trip in Utah concludes on Sunday against Utah Tech. That game from St. George, Utah, is scheduled to kick-off at noon CT from Greater Zion Stadium.