WINONA, Minn. – The University of Sioux Falls Women's Soccer team came up short against Winona State on Sunday afternoon, dropping a 2–0 decision at Altra Federal Credit Union Stadium. Despite creating several quality looks and a strong push in the second half, the Cougars couldn't find the back of the net in their road matchup with the Warriors.
The Basics
Final Score: Winona State 2, Sioux Falls 0
Records: USF (6–9–2, 4–8–2 NSIC) | WSU (7–5–4, 6–5–3 NSIC)
Location: Altra Federal Credit Union Stadium – Winona, Minn.
Attendance: 417
How It Happened
Winona State struck first midway through the opening half as Sarah Strating scored unassisted in the 26th minute to give the Warriors a 1–0 advantage. The Cougars fought back with a few close chances, including a strong shot from Abby Flanagan that was stopped by Winona's keeper Abigail Rounds.
After halftime, Sioux Falls ramped up the offensive pressure, generating seven second-half shots and three corners. Still, Winona State managed to double its lead in the 59th minute when Faith Quinn finished off an assist from Strating to make it 2–0. Despite solid looks from Elizabeth Schmidt, Mariah Siem, and Addison Van Zee, USF couldn't capitalize down the stretch.
Goalkeeper Morgan Jost recorded three saves in the loss, while the Cougar defense limited the Warriors to just five shots on target.
Inside the Numbers
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Shots: USF 10, WSU 11
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Shots on Goal: USF 4, WSU 5
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Corner Kicks: USF 3, WSU 1
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Saves: USF 3, WSU 4
Key Cougars
Coach's Corner
"Today's result is frustrating. We are doing a lot of things really well but in key instances we haven't made the play that ultimately impacts the final score.
We are competing at the level needed to take the program where we want to go. But the margins between competing and winning, especially in the NSIC, comes down to our ability to dominate those key moments. That's something we are still learning to do to.
Today we managed possession really well and limited Winona's entries into the box. But those they did get they capitalized on and we, again, couldn't find the final pass or touch to convert our possession into something tangible on the scoreboard."
-Head Coach Joe DeMay
Up Next
The Cougars close out their 2025 regular season on Thursday, November 6, when they travel to Marshall, Minnesota, to face the Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs. Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m. at Mattke Field.
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