Box Score SIOUX FALLS, S.D. ---The Winona State soccer team faced Sioux Falls Friday evening, falling 1-0 to the Cougars.
The Warriors fell to 1-13-1 (1-11-1 NSIC) with the loss, while the Cougars improved to 5-6-5 (3-5-5 NSIC).
The Warriors faced a challenge early as the Cougars controlled possession of the ball through the opening minutes of the contest.
Abigail Rounds made several saves to keep Sioux Falls off the scoreboard, including saves on shots by Chloe Wilson and Martina Krattley.
Winona State began to create opportunities as the half went on.
Faith Quinn recorded a pair of shots, while
Madison Barnick took a shot that was saved by Sioux Falls goalkeeper Delani Daubman.
The Cougars put the first points on the board at the 24:59 mark, when Wilson found the back of the net to give Sioux Falls a 1-0 lead. The Warriors continued to look for an answer before halftime but were unable to answer.
In the second half, Winona State looked to create more opportunities offensively.
Kyleigh Jannisch had two shots on goal, but Daubman was able to save both attempts.
Rounds continued to make saves keeping the Warriors within one goal. Winona State had another opportunity late in the match when Barnick took a shot at the 85:37 mark, but Daubman made the stop.
The Warriors continued to look for a late equalizer, but Sioux Falls held on to secure the 1-0 win.
CHECKING THE BOX SCORE
• Winona State fell to Sioux Falls 3-2.
• Sioux Falls held an 8-4 advantage in shots on goal.
• The Warriors had six shots, while the Cougars finished with 13.
• USF had two corner kicks compared to WSU one.
NEWS & NOTES
• Winona State fell to 1-13-1 with the loss (1-11-1 NSIC).
• Sioux Falls improved to 5-6-5 with the win (3-5-5 NSIC).
• The Warriors still lead the all-time series 8-5.
UP NEXT
The Warriors will return to action on Sunday, Oct 25, at Southwest Minnesota State, with kickoff slated for 1 p.m.
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