GRAND FORKS, N.D. — South Dakota women's soccer picked up a 2-0 Summit League victory over North Dakota Sunday at Bronson Field, improving to 4-4-3 overall and 1-1-1 in conference play.
The Coyotes controlled the match from the opening whistle, outshooting North Dakota 19-8 and putting 12 shots on goal. South Dakota also held a 9-5 advantage in corner kicks.
Klarissa Vega provided the offense South Dakota needed, scoring twice in the victory.
Vega opened the scoring in the 22nd minute when she finished a pass from Brooke Nelson to give the Coyotes a 1-0 advantage. The goal was Vega's first of the match and put South Dakota ahead heading into halftime.
The Coyotes doubled their lead in the 58th minute. Kinsley Pesicka found Vega, who scored her second goal of the afternoon to make it 2-0.
South Dakota's defense took care of the rest, as goalkeeper Cambell Fischer recorded five saves to earn her fourth shutout victory of the season. The Coyotes limited North Dakota to just five shots on goal.
Vega finished with two goals on two shots on goal, while Nelson recorded three shots on goal and an assist. Brooke Conway added three shots, while Elsie Odney also recorded three shots.
South Dakota returns home for its next match on Thursday, October 8th at 6:00 p.m. against Kansas City, continuing Summit League play.
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