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South Dakota State University Athletics
Sunday, November 1
Brookings, S.D.
1 p.m.
South Dakota State University
10-5-3, 5-3-2
0
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North Dakota State
7-6-6, 5-3-2
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
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| North Dakota State | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| South Dakota State | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Photo by: Dave Eggen/Inertia Sports Media
11/1/2026 6:13:00 PM | Women's Soccer
BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State was unable to overcome a first-half North Dakota State goal as the Bison closed out a 1-0 shutout victory over the Jackrabbits on Sunday at Fishback Soccer Park.
NDSU entered the match having won three consecutive matches, and with a 4-3-2 record in league play, gave themselves an opportunity to earn the top slot in Pod A of The Summit League standings with a win. SDSU held the spot with 17 points (5-2-2 record) and needed a win or draw to claim an automatic spot in the upcoming Summit League Championship tournament semifinals.
Both teams had scoring chances early in the contest. SDSU goalkeeper Mallorie Benhart had to make two strong saves on solid Bison opportunities in the opening 12 minutes of action.
The Bison struck the back of the net on a corner kick in the 22nd minute. Ava Stanchina looped a cross into the box and Gabrielle Garrett headed in a goal to put the visitors ahead, 1-0.
The Jackrabbits got a penalty kick attempt in the 37th minute after being the beneficiaries of a handball called in the box. SDSU's attempt sailed over the crossbar as the Bison continue to hold on to a 1-0 advantage heading into halftime.
South Dakota State finished the first half with a 12-5 edge in shots. The Jackrabbits entered the second half looking for a tying goal, but an equalizer never materialized. Both teams produced six shots in the final 45 minutes of regulation.
The Jackrabbits dropped 10-5-3 overall this season and 5-3-2 to wrap Summit League play. The Bison, who finished 7-6-6, also ended the conference schedule 5-3-2. SDSU and NDSU each ended the conference slate with 17 points, but NDSU took the tiebreaker after the two teams tied previously this fall in Fargo.
NOTES
UP NEXT
South Dakota State finished second in Pod A of The Summit League standings and hosts the third-place finisher of Pod B in the quarterfinals of The Summit League Championship. The Jackrabbits return to Fishback Soccer Park on Friday to host St. Thomas at 6 p.m. The winner of the match advances to the finals site of the tournament in Tulsa, Okla., to compete in the semifinal against host Oral Roberts.
NDSU entered the match having won three consecutive matches, and with a 4-3-2 record in league play, gave themselves an opportunity to earn the top slot in Pod A of The Summit League standings with a win. SDSU held the spot with 17 points (5-2-2 record) and needed a win or draw to claim an automatic spot in the upcoming Summit League Championship tournament semifinals.
Both teams had scoring chances early in the contest. SDSU goalkeeper Mallorie Benhart had to make two strong saves on solid Bison opportunities in the opening 12 minutes of action.
The Bison struck the back of the net on a corner kick in the 22nd minute. Ava Stanchina looped a cross into the box and Gabrielle Garrett headed in a goal to put the visitors ahead, 1-0.
The Jackrabbits got a penalty kick attempt in the 37th minute after being the beneficiaries of a handball called in the box. SDSU's attempt sailed over the crossbar as the Bison continue to hold on to a 1-0 advantage heading into halftime.
South Dakota State finished the first half with a 12-5 edge in shots. The Jackrabbits entered the second half looking for a tying goal, but an equalizer never materialized. Both teams produced six shots in the final 45 minutes of regulation.
The Jackrabbits dropped 10-5-3 overall this season and 5-3-2 to wrap Summit League play. The Bison, who finished 7-6-6, also ended the conference schedule 5-3-2. SDSU and NDSU each ended the conference slate with 17 points, but NDSU took the tiebreaker after the two teams tied previously this fall in Fargo.
NOTES
- South Dakota State's Benhart ended the match with five saves. NDSU goalkeeper Peyton Mulberry made six saves.
- Ten Jackrabbits combined to register 18 shots. Mia Bosch and Jenna Maloy each took three shots, with Bosch recording a team-best two on goal.
- Maloy and Sophia Emerson each played the full 90 minutes. Abbi Gibbs competed a reserve-high 65 minutes.
UP NEXT
South Dakota State finished second in Pod A of The Summit League standings and hosts the third-place finisher of Pod B in the quarterfinals of The Summit League Championship. The Jackrabbits return to Fishback Soccer Park on Friday to host St. Thomas at 6 p.m. The winner of the match advances to the finals site of the tournament in Tulsa, Okla., to compete in the semifinal against host Oral Roberts.
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/ Women's SoccerTeam Stats
NDSU
SDSU
Goals
1
0
Shots
11
18
Shots on Goal
6
7
Saves
6
5
Corners
2
6
Fouls
9
11
Scoring Plays
Gabrielle Garrett (2)
Assisted By: Ava Stanchina
GOAL by NDSU Garrett, Gabrielle Assist by Stanchina, Ava.
21:45
Game Leaders
mid
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
mid
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
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