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South Dakota scores three second-half goals to win home opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 11:26 PM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

South Dakota scores three second-half goals to win home opener

Summary

South Dakota defeated Morningside 3-0 in their home opener on August 23 at the First Bank & Trust Soccer Complex. After a scoreless first half, the Coyotes scored three goals within 4 minutes and 9 seconds, starting with Sam Luft's penalty kick in the 48th minute. This was followed by goals from Sadie Strait and Brooke Conway, contributing to a dominant performance where South Dakota outshot Morningside 36-1 and secured 17 corner kicks. With the victory, South Dakota improved to a 2-1-1 record this season. The Coyotes will next face Northern Colorado on August 27, followed by a match against Wyoming on August 30.

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By the Numbers

•South Dakota wins 3-0 against Morningside.
•Goals scored in quick succession in the second half.
•Coyotes outshot Morningside 36-1.
•South Dakota to play Northern Colorado on August 27.

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11:26 PMYahoo Sports — Three second-half goals power USD to home-opening win

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VERMILLION, S.D. (USD) — Three goals in just over four minutes powered South Dakota to a 3-0 victory over Morningside Sunday afternoon at the First Bank & Trust Soccer Complex in the Coyotes’ 2026 home opener. After a scoreless opening half, the Coyotes broke through in the 48th minute when Sam Luft converted a penalty kick at 47:31 […]
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