The Basics
Score: South Dakota 2, Oral Roberts 1
Site: Vermillion, S.D. | First Bank & Trust Soccer Complex
 
VERMILLION, S.D. – A late goal from Christa Van Loon was not enough to lift the Oral Roberts women's soccer team to victory in South Dakota. The Golden Eagles fell 2-1 to Summit League foe South Dakota on Friday evening.
 
South Dakota struck first when they found the net in the tenth minute. The Coyotes held the 1-0 advantage until halftime.
 
After halftime, the Coyotes expanded their lead to two in the 67^th minute.
 
In the 89^th minute, Christa Van Loon drew a penalty inside the eighteen, earning ORU's first penalty kick. Van Loon executed the penalty kick perfectly, bringing the Golden Eagles within one.
 
The penalty kick was too little, too late for the Golden Eagles, as they fell 2-1 to South Dakota.

Notables

• Van Loon's goal marks her team-leading third goal of the season.
• South Dakota outshot ORU 24-5 in the contest.
• Van Loon's penalty kick marked the first time ORU scored on a PK this season.
• Shayla Padilla landed the only other Golden Eagle shot on goal.

Up Next
The Golden Eagles will be back in action against South Dakota on Sunday, March 28 in Vermillion, South Dakota.

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