The Game
The Coyotes wrap up nonconference play at home against the Lindenwood Lions. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. Saturday at First Bank & Trust Soccer Complex in Vermillion.
 
Saturday is also Senior Day for the Coyotes. Senior Day recognitions will begin at 5:45 p.m. on the field.
 
The Coyotes
South Dakota (3-2-3) is returning home from a 2-1 road win at Drake on Wednesday afternoon. The Bulldogs took an early lead with a made penalty kick, but a pair of Coyotes found the back of the net in the second half for a comeback victory. Sophomore Mady Za assisted both goals in the match, crossing the ball in for both senior Ashby Johnston and senior Shaylee Gailus' goals.
 
The Coyotes are third in the Summit League standings entering the final weekend of nonconference play. Johnston leads the league in goals scored (5) this season with all five scores coming in the last six games. Senior goalkeeper Caroline Lewis ranks 33rd nationally in total saves (41).
 
The Lions
Lindenwood (2-4-1) is in its second year of transitioning to NCAA Division I. The Lions, members of the Ohio Valley Conference, arrive in Vermillion for their third consecutive road game.


Former Summit foe IUPUI handed the Lions a 3-1 loss last weekend, coming from behind to net three goals in the final 12 minutes of the contest. Lindenwood freshman Georgia Pardalos recorded her first collegiate goal in the contest.
 
The Series
This will be South Dakota's first meeting with Lindenwood.
 
Up Next
South Dakota hosts St. Thomas Thursday at 4 p.m. to start Summit League play. It's in the midst of a four-game stretch at First Bank & Trust Soccer Complex.