AMES, Iowa – Iowa State defeated South Dakota State 2-0 in a season-opening women’s soccer match Friday night at the Cyclone Sports Complex.
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AMES, Iowa – Iowa State defeated South Dakota State 2-0 in a season-opening women’s soccer match Friday night at the Cyclone Sports Complex.
Courtney Powell opened the scoring with a goal in the 32nd minute. Kassi Ginther assisted.
Emily Steil found the back of the net on a penalty kick in the 61st minute.
ISU goalkeeper Dayja Schwichtenberg made five saves to earn the shutout win.
SDSU’s Maggie Smither stopped seven shots.
“We learned some valuable lessons today, that denying and defending set pieces is really important,” coach Brock Thompson told SDSU Sports Information. “On the bright side, I thought we did a really good job of chasing the game the last 20 to 30 minutes after their penalty kick.”
The Cyclones outshot the Jackrabbits 18-9, including a 9-5 advantage on goal.
South Dakota State takes on Kansas on Sunday at 1 p.m. in Lawrence, Kan.
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