VERMILLION, S.D. — The South Dakota Coyotes soccer team returns home this week for a pair of Summit League matches, hosting Kansas City on Thursday, Oct. 8 at 6 p.m. for a Pink Out Match. The Yotes will close out the weekend Sunday, Oct. 11 at 1 p.m. against Oral Roberts for Latin & Hispanic Heritage Day. 

THE COYOTES 

South Dakota enters the weekend with a 4-4-3 overall record and a 1-1-1 mark in Summit League play. The Coyotes are coming off a 2-0 road win at North Dakota, with Klarissa Vega scoring both goals in the victory. Vega was named the Summit League Offensive Peak Performer of the Week following her two-goal performance. 

THE ROOS 

Kansas City enters Thursday's match with a 2-7-2 overall record and a 1-1-1 mark in conference play. The Roos have scored five goals this season, with Olivia Platt leading the team with two goals and five points. Kansas City is coming off a 1-0 loss at Omaha on Oct. 3. 

THE GOLDEN EAGLES 

Oral Roberts enters the weekend at 8-1-3 overall and 2-0-1 in Summit League play, sitting atop the conference standings. The Golden Eagles have scored 28 goals this season while allowing just six. Brianna Castleberry leads ORU with 11 goals and 25 points, while Cameron Silva has eight assists. Goalkeeper Alyson Sebban has recorded a 0.48 goals-against average and a .844 save percentage with six shutouts this season. 

HOW TO WATCH 

Both matches will be streamed live on the Summit League Network on MidcoSports Plus. 

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