WAYNE, Neb. – The University of Sioux Falls Women's Soccer team earned another point in Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference action Sunday afternoon, battling Wayne State to a 0-0 draw at the WSC Soccer Complex.
Behind a five-save shutout from goalkeeper Delani Daubman and a strong defensive effort, the Cougars kept the Wildcats off the scoreboard for all 90 minutes. Sioux Falls generated 10 shots and seven second-half corner kicks but was unable to find the breakthrough goal. With the draw, USF moved to 4-4-5 overall and 2-3-5 in NSIC play, while Wayne State moved to 4-6-3 overall and 3-4-3 in conference action.
The Basics
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Final Score: Sioux Falls 0, Wayne State 0
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Records: USF (4-4-5, 2-3-5 NSIC) | WSC (4-6-3, 3-4-3 NSIC)
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Location: WSC Soccer Complex – Wayne, Neb.
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Attendance: 117
How It Happened
Wayne State opened the match with early offensive pressure, but Daubman was up to the challenge, making her first save in the eighth minute to keep the Wildcats off the scoreboard.
Sioux Falls responded with a stretch of offensive opportunities midway through the opening half. Chloe Wilson recorded the Cougars' first shot in the 19th minute before Addison Van Zee followed with an attempt in the 21st. Martina Krattley added another opportunity just over a minute later as USF continued searching for the opening goal.
Wilson generated another shot in the 28th minute, while Olivia Opichka added an attempt in the 41st. On the defensive end, Daubman recorded her second save of the afternoon in the 32nd minute as the Cougars held Wayne State scoreless through the opening 45 minutes.
The Cougars came out of halftime looking to establish control through set pieces, earning their first corner kick less than two minutes into the second half. USF continued applying pressure with back-to-back corners in the 53rd and 54th minutes, followed by a shot from Kate Murphy that sailed high.
Krattley provided one of Sioux Falls' best scoring opportunities in the 59th minute, placing a shot on goal that forced a save from the Wayne State goalkeeper. The Cougars continued to press, earning four additional corner kicks between the 61st and 67th minutes.
Defensively, Daubman continued to anchor the Cougar back line, turning away a Wayne State opportunity in the 57th minute before adding another save in the 72nd. She made her fifth and final save in the 76th minute to preserve the scoreless draw.
Lily Dahler looked to break the stalemate in the 75th minute, sending an attempt just high and left of the goal. Wilson provided another late opportunity in the 85th minute, putting a shot on frame that was turned away.
Neither side was able to find the back of the net in the closing minutes as Sioux Falls secured the road point and Daubman completed her five-save shutout.
Key Numbers
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5 Saves: Delani Daubman recorded five saves across 90 minutes to secure the shutout.
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10 Shots: Sioux Falls finished with 10 total shots, including five in each half.
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4 Shots: Chloe Wilson led the Cougar offense with four attempts, including one on goal.
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7 Corners: All seven of USF's corner kicks came in the second half.
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2 Shots: Martina Krattley added two attempts, including one on frame.
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12-10: Wayne State held a narrow advantage in total shots.
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90 Minutes: Chloe Wilson, Lily Dahler and Abby Flanagan each played the full match.
Up Next
Cougars will hit the road next weekend for their final road games of the year. They will face Minot State on Friday, October 16 followed by UMary on Sunday, October 18.
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