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South Dakota State University Athletics
Friday, August 22
Brookings, S.D.
7 p.m.
South Dakota State University
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Southwest Minnesota State
Taryn Hettich
Photo by: Dave Eggen/Inertia
SDSU MEETS SMSU IN HOME OPENER FRIDAY
8/21/2025 11:23:00 AM | Women's Soccer
| Match 3: South Dakota State (0-1-1) vs. Southwest Minnesota State (0-0) | |
| Dates & Location | Friday, Aug. 22, 7 PM CT - Brookings, S.D. (Fishback Soccer Park) |
| Stream | Summit League Network powered by Midco Sports Plus |
| Live Stats | SDSU Athletics Statbroadcast |
| South Dakota State | Home Page / Game Notes |
| SMSU | Home Page |
South Dakota State makes its home debut on Friday when the Jackrabbits take on Southwest Minnesota State at 7 p.m. at Fishback Soccer Park. SDSU follows the match against the Mustangs with a road trip that features three games in Hawaii.
The Jackrabbits opened the season by drawing Mizzou in the opener last Thursday, 1-1, thanks to a 79th minute goal by Hailee Christensen. Mia Bosch was credited with an assist in the Jacks' first matchup ever against the Tigers. SDSU then fell to Kansas, 1-0, on Sunday. The Jayhawks scored a 58th minute goal en route to a win. Jackrabbit keeper Mallorie Benhart had five saves in the loss, which included one on a penalty kick.
Benhart was selected as the Kwik Trip Summit League Defensive Peak Performer of the Week on Tuesday. She played both matches at goalkeeper for SDSU and has a .750 save percentage and 1.00 goals against average.Â
Defenders Lauren Eckerle and Taylor Thomas each have played 167 minutes for a Jackrabbit back line that allowed a goal apiece to Mizzou of the SEC and Kansas of the Big 12. Christensen, along with midfielder Taryn Hettich, have also played over 160 combined minutes to begin the campaign.Â
Multiple Jackrabbits have made their Division I soccer opening appearances this season. Freshmen in Jenna Maloy, Emma Brezenski, MaKynlie Cade and Brianna Finnegan made their collegiate debuts last weekend. Lauren Walter and Renny Buchanan made their first showings as Jackrabbits last week, having transferred from the NAIA level, as well as Hannah Langstaff who previously played at Akron.
SDSU faces SMSU on Friday for the first time in over two decades. The two sides, located roughly one hour apart, haven't faced off since the Jackrabbits' Division II days. State is 3-1 all-time against SMSU with the lone loss in the Jackrabbit program's inaugural 2000 season.
The Jackrabbits head to the Aloha State for the second time ever next week. SDSU previously traveled to Hawaii for a trio of matches in the 2021 season. That season saw SDSU beat Idaho State (6-0), Hawaii (1-0) and Hawaii Pacific (4-0) on the trip.Â
COVERAGE INFORMATION
All of South Dakota State's home matches this season, along with in-conference contests, will be streamed on The Summit League Network Powered by Midco Sports. All game day links are available on the Jackrabbit soccer team's schedule page at GoJacks.com. It's a Move-In Weekend ticket special for South Dakota State University students. Students may use their SDSU student ID for up to two additional complimentary tickets to bring family or friends.Â
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