VERMILLION, S.D. — South Dakota women's soccer continues Summit League play with a pair of road matches this week, beginning Thursday at Omaha before traveling to St. Thomas on Sunday. 

The Coyotes (4-4-5, 1-1-3 Summit League) open the weekend against Omaha at 7 p.m. Thursday in Omaha, Nebraska, before facing St. Thomas at 1 p.m. Sunday in St. Paul, Minnesota. 

South Dakota enters the week looking to build on a 4-4-5 overall record and a 1-1-3 mark in conference play. The Coyotes have scored 18 goals this season while allowing 13, outshooting their opponents 214-170. The Yotes have also recorded 85 shots on goal compared to 67 for its opponents. 

Klarissa Vega leads the Coyotes offensively with four goals and three assists for 11 points. Kinsley Pesicka has added three goals and two assists, while Brooke Conway has also scored three goals. Brooklynn Pollmiller has contributed two goals and two assists, and Sadie Strait has recorded two goals and one assist. 

The Coyotes will first take on an Omaha team that enters the week at 3-5-5 overall and 2-1-2 in Summit League play. The Mavericks have scored six goals in 13 matches while allowing 12. Kendall Dobberstein leads Omaha with two goals while Charley Kort has recorded one goal and two assists. 

South Dakota then travels to face St. Thomas on Sunday. The Tommies enter the week with a 3-8-1 overall record and a 2-3 mark in conference play. St. Thomas has scored 13 goals this season, led by Izzy McEwan with five goals and Melina Knowles with three goals and one assist. 

Thursday's match against Omaha is scheduled for 7 p.m. and will be streamed on Summit League Network. Live stats will also be available. Sunday's match at St. Thomas is scheduled for 1 p.m. 

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