VERMILLION, S.D. – The South Dakota women's soccer team closed its season Sunday afternoon with a narrow 1–0 loss to Kansas City at the First Bank & Trust Soccer Complex. 

Kansas City's Olivia Platt netted the game's only goal in the 16th minute, finishing a feed from Madelyn Muhr to give the Roos the early advantage. Despite sustained pressure and an 11–7 edge in total shots, the Coyotes couldn't find the equalizer. 

South Dakota produced several quality looks in the second half, forcing Kansas City goalkeeper Anika Patton into three saves. The Coyotes also held a 5–4 advantage in corner kicks and outshot the Roos 5–3 in the final 45 minutes. 

Goalkeeper Cambell Fischer made two saves for the Yotes, while Mali Van Meeteren, Ashby Johnston, and Sam Luft each placed shots on goal. 

The match featured a physical tone throughout, with five yellow cards issued between the two sides. 

Kansas City held on defensively in the second half to secure the clean sheet and the quarterfinals win. 

South Dakota finishes the season with a 7–6–6 record overall and an even 3–3–2 mark in Summit League play, while Kansas City moves on to Tulsa, to take on Oral Roberts in the semifinals. 

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