University of Northern Iowa
South Dakota
Panthers fall to Coyotes, 2-0
9/21/2014 1:00:00 AM | Women's Soccer
WATERLOO, Iowa - The University of Northern Iowa women's soccer team lost to the University of South Dakota on Sunday by a final score of 2-0.
The Panthers played a close game against South Dakota but were unable to capitalize in key situations in front of the net.
South Dakota was able to find the net in the first half as Shannon Keller was able to find Colleen Reeves unmarked in the box for a one-on-one shot with UNI keeper, Whitney Blunt. Reeves put a perfectly placed shot into the bottom corner past Blunt in the 30th minute of the match.
Following a first half where the Coyotes out-shot UNI by 5, the Panthers responded in the second half by limiting South Dakota's opportunities but unable to capitalize on their own chances.
In the second half, UNI and South Dakota both put up five shots respectively, however UNI was unable to put the shots on goal.
UNI's best scoring opportunity came in the second half as Sarah McHugh was awarded a free kick from 28 yards out. McHugh sent a line drive bullet towards South Dakota's keeper, but the shot flew into the far post and out of the goalie box.
Later, in the 73rd minute, South Dakota found another break away opportunity as Taylor Nivala dribbled from middle field into the 18 yard box and sent another low far-corner shot just past the outstretched arm of Blunt.
For UNI, McHugh led the team with four shots, while Blunt contributed four saves on the match. The Panthers ended the day with eight shots to South Dakota's 13.
Next up for the Panthers, they will face South Dakota State on Friday, September 26th in Waterloo. Kick-off is set for 6 p.m.
