MINOT, N.D. – The University of Sioux Falls Women's Soccer team controlled much of the offensive action Friday evening but came up short in a 1-0 loss to Minot State at Herb Parker Stadium. Despite holding a 12-8 advantage in shots and limiting the Beavers to zero first-half attempts, the Cougars were unable to find the back of the net in Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference action.
Addison Van Zee led the Sioux Falls offense with four shots, while Delani Daubman recorded two saves in goal. With the result, the Cougars moved to 4-5-5 overall and 2-4-5 in NSIC play, while Minot State improved to 3-8-3 overall and 2-6-3 in conference action.
The Basics
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Final Score: Sioux Falls 0, Minot State 1
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Records: USF (4-5-5, 2-4-5 NSIC) | MINOT (3-8-3, 2-6-3 NSIC)
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Location: Herb Parker Stadium – Minot, N.D.
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Date: Friday, October 16, 2026
How It Happened
Sioux Falls wasted little time establishing an offensive presence, earning a corner kick just 32 seconds into the match. Maren Hayward followed with a shot on goal at the 1:05 mark, forcing an early save from the Minot State goalkeeper.
The Cougars continued to control possession and generate opportunities throughout the opening half. Abby Flanagan registered an attempt in the 26th minute before Van Zee produced consecutive scoring chances in the 28th and 30th minutes.
Camryn Kennedy added a shot in the 38th minute, while Chloe Wilson recorded the final attempt of the opening half in the 45th minute. Sioux Falls entered halftime with a commanding 6-0 advantage in shots, holding the Beavers without a single attempt through the first 45 minutes.
The Cougars carried their offensive momentum into the second half, generating four shots in the opening eight minutes. Martina Krattley opened the half with an attempt in the 47th minute before Van Zee placed a shot on goal in the 50th minute.
Van Zee followed with another attempt just 16 seconds later, while Elizabeth Schmidt forced a save in the 53rd minute as Sioux Falls continued searching for the breakthrough.
Minot State was awarded a penalty kick in the 58th minute, but the Beavers were unable to convert, keeping the match scoreless.
The home team eventually broke through in the 66th minute to take a 1-0 advantage.
Sioux Falls looked to respond immediately, with Lily Tadlock putting a shot on goal in the 65th minute and Wilson forcing another save in the 69th minute. The Cougars earned a corner kick in the 72nd minute as they continued pressing for an equalizer.
Daubman helped keep Sioux Falls within striking distance, recording saves in the 63rd and 79th minutes. Despite the Cougars' offensive pressure, Minot State held on to secure the one-goal victory.
Key Numbers
- 12 Shots: Sioux Falls outshot Minot State 12-8, recording six attempts in each half.
- 6-0: The Cougars held the Beavers without a shot during the opening 45 minutes.
- 4 Shots: Addison Van Zee led USF with four attempts, including one on goal.
- 5 Shots on Goal: Five different Cougars recorded a shot on target.
- 2 Saves: Delani Daubman made two second-half saves while playing all 90 minutes.
- 2 Corner Kicks: Sioux Falls earned one corner in each half.
- 90 Minutes: Kate Murphy, Elise Secrest, Lily Dahler and Abby Flanagan each played the full match.
- 66th Minute: Minot State scored the lone goal of the contest at the 65:41 mark.
Up Next
Sioux Falls will finish their NSIC road schedule on Sunday against UMary before returning home to finish the season out with 3 home games.
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