Panthers defeated by South Dakota 3-0
9/22/2013 1:00:00 AM | Women's Soccer
Vermillion, SD -- The Northern Iowa women's soccer team was in Vermillion South Dakota on Sunday for a noon contest against the 5-2-3 Coyotes.
Panthers head Coach James Price liked the aggressiveness his offense's attack showed on Sunday, however, some well placed shots from the Coyotes gave UNI goalkeeper Nicole Postel and the Panthers their 9th loss on the season.
The Coyotes began their scoring in the 16th minute when Jamie Karch scored off a Rebecca Sparkman assist. USD's next goal came on a penalty shot after a UNI foul in the goalie box. Kaiti Porter converted the penalty kick for her first goal of the season. South Dakota would score their third goal when Shannon Keller touched a pass to Danielle Anderson who passed to goal scorer Corey Strang for her first goal of the year.
The Panthers offense fired 9 shots against the Coyotes. Maddie Welch, Sarah McHugh, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Maggie Riley and Larin Gordon each attempted one shot. Attacking sophomore forward Brady Clark attempted two shots, one on goal. Freshman Amber Nieland recorded two shots, one of which was on goal.
UNI was outshot by the Coyotes 15-9. USD attempted five corner kicks to the Panthers two.
USD goalkeeper Mackenzie Viktor recorded three saves and collected her 6th win of the season.
The Panthers will be back in action on Friday, September 27th at 5p.m. UNI travels to Springfield to play the Missouri State Bears who's record stands at 3-7-1.