KANSAS CITY, MO. – The South Dakota Coyotes women's soccer team battled to a 1-1 draw against Kansas City Thursday night at Durwood Soccer Stadium. The result moves the Coyotes to 6-3-5 overall and 2-1-1 in Summit League play, while the Roos drop to 5-6-2 and 0-2-1 in conference action.
FIRST HALF
Kansas City came out setting the pace in the first half, having five shots to South Dakota's two. Both teams had three corner kicks for the half and Campbell Fischer in goal for the Yotes had two saves in the first half of play.
SECOND HALF
After a scoreless opening half, the Coyotes broke through just seconds before the break. Brooklyn Bordson netted her third goal of the season in the 46th minute, finishing a pass from Klarissa Vega to give South Dakota a 1-0 lead to start off the second half. Kansas City equalized midway through the second half when Delfina Zolesio Fernandez Blanco converted a penalty kick in the 65th minute. Despite both sides generating several opportunities down the stretch, neither could find a winner.
South Dakota recorded nine total shots, including seven in the second half, and earned seven corner kicks on the night. The Coyotes defense held strong under pressure, limiting the Roos to one goal despite 15 total shots and five on target.
The Coyotes return to action Sunday afternoon when they travel to Tulsa to face Oral Roberts. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m.
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