SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The University of Sioux Falls Women's Soccer team suffered a 7-0 setback to Concordia-St. Paul on Sunday afternoon at Bob Young Field in Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference action.
Despite the result, Sioux Falls generated 10 shots, including five on goal, while earning five corner kicks against the Golden Bears. Kate Murphy and Elizabeth Schmidt led the Cougar offense with two shots apiece, while Morgan Jost and Hailey Kaufman combined for seven saves in goal.
With the loss, Sioux Falls moved to 5-7-5 overall and 3-6-5 in NSIC play, while Concordia-St. Paul improved to 8-3-6 overall and 7-3-4 in conference action.
The Basics
- Final Score: Sioux Falls 0, Concordia-St. Paul 7
- Records: USF (5-7-5, 3-6-5 NSIC) | CSP (8-3-6, 7-3-4 NSIC)
- Location: Bob Young Field – Sioux Falls, S.D.
- Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026
- Attendance: 118
How It Happened
Concordia-St. Paul opened the match with early offensive pressure, forcing Jost into her first save in the 14th minute. The Golden Bears capitalized shortly afterward, scoring twice in a span of 63 seconds to take a 2-0 advantage in the 16th minute.
Sioux Falls responded with offensive opportunities of its own, as Martina Krattley recorded the Cougars' first shot in the 17th minute before Murphy followed with an attempt in the 19th.
The Cougars continued working to create scoring chances, earning their first corner kick in the 25th minute before adding another in the 35th. Murphy provided USF's first shot on goal in the 36th minute, forcing a save from the Concordia-St. Paul goalkeeper.
The Golden Bears added another goal in the 37th minute to take a 3-0 lead into halftime. Sioux Falls finished the opening period with three shots and two corner kicks.
USF came out of the break with renewed offensive pressure, as Schmidt registered a shot less than two minutes into the second half. Lily Dahler followed with a shot on goal in the 52nd minute before Schmidt forced another save in the 54th.
The Cougars continued generating opportunities, earning corner kicks in the 54th and 59th minutes as they looked to break through offensively.
Concordia-St. Paul extended its advantage with goals in the 61st, 65th and 67th minutes, pushing the score to 6-0. Abby Flanagan responded with a shot on goal in the 66th minute, but the Golden Bears goalkeeper turned away the attempt.
Kaufman entered the match in the 73rd minute, taking over in goal for Jost. The Golden Bears added their final goal in the 77th minute.
Sioux Falls continued competing through the final whistle, with Brooke Beardsley putting a shot on frame in the 85th minute. Claire Anderson nearly found the back of the net in the 87th minute, but her attempt struck the crossbar.
Kate Stratman added the Cougars' final shot in the 90th minute as Sioux Falls finished the afternoon with seven second-half attempts.
Key Numbers
- 10 Shots: Sioux Falls recorded 10 total shots, including seven in the second half.
- 5 Shots on Goal: Five different Cougars placed an attempt on frame.
- 5 Corner Kicks: USF earned five corners, including three in the second half.
- 7 Saves: Morgan Jost and Hailey Kaufman combined for seven saves.
- 4 Saves: Jost recorded four saves across 72:28 in goal.
- 3 Saves: Kaufman added three saves in 17:32 of action.
- 2 Shots Each: Kate Murphy and Elizabeth Schmidt led the Cougars with two attempts apiece.
- 90 Minutes: Elise Secrest played the entire match for Sioux Falls.
Coach's Corner
"Honestly, today was a hard day. The ball didn't bounce our way, but we'll move on and watch some film and prepare for Southwest Minnesota on Thursday. Hopefully we play our best game for the last game of the year."
Head Coach, Andy Janssen
Up Next
Sioux Falls will turn to the season finale on Thursday, October 29th against SMSU at 3pm.
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