Match 15: South Dakota State (11-3) vs. Oral Roberts (6-6-3) |
Match 16: South Dakota State (11-3) vs. Kansas City (2-6-7) |
Date and Time (Match 15)Â |
Thursday, Oct. 19Â - 7Â p.m. |
Date and Time (Match 16)Â |
Sunday, Oct. 22Â - 1 p.m. |
Location/Site (Match 15) |
Tulsa, Okla. / Case Soccer Complex |
Location/Site (Match 16) |
Kansas City, Mo. / Durwood Soccer Stadium |
Stream |
Summit League Network |
Live Stats (Match 15) |
oruathletics.com |
Live Stats (Match 16) |
kcroos.com |
South Dakota State |
Home Page | Game Notes |
Oral Roberts |
Home Page |
Kansas City |
Home Page |
South Dakota State is scheduled to close out its regular season this week with two matches on the road. The Jackrabbits head to Tulsa, Okla., first to face Oral Roberts on Thursday at 7 p.m. SDSU then travels to Kansas City to take on the Roos at 1 p.m. on Sunday.
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The Jackrabbits sealed its spot in The Summit League Tournament by earning a 3-0 victory Sunday over St. Thomas. Celebrating Senior Day at Fishback Soccer Park, the Jacks improved to 11-3 and 8-0 at home in the win against the Tommies.Â
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SDSU currently stands at 4-1 in Summit League play. The Jacks currently have two matches remaining on their schedule, while one of their contests last week versus Omaha was postponed due to unplayable conditions.
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Denver sits atop the conference table with a 5-0-1 mark and 16 points. SDSU has 12 points in the standings in five games played. The Jackrabbits sit ahead of South Dakota (10), Omaha (9) and Oral Roberts (9). Â
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SDSU makes trips to Oral Roberts and Kansas City with each team in the hunt for tournament slots. Both sides are currently in a position to qualify as they each host SDSU and South Dakota this weekend.
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The Golden Eagles are 3-3 in Summit League action and 5-4-5 overall this season. Gabrielle Alley leads ORU in goals (5) and points (11) as well as minutes played (1,266). SDSU is 15-1-2 all-time against Oral Roberts. The Jackrabbits hold an active 11-game unbeaten streak over the Golden Eagles with SDSU's loss to ORU coming in 2015 in Tulsa.
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Kansas City, 2-6-7 overall, currently holds the final spot in Summit League Tournament qualification as the Roos are tied with North Dakota with five points and a 1-3-2 record. Brianna Castleberry paces the Roos with six goals and 14 points offensively. Defenders Sophia Limongi (1,325) and Sophia Smith (1,221) pace the Roos in minutes. SDSU is on a four-game win streak over Kansas City and is 7-2 all-time.
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Avery Murdzek took over SDSU's goal lead with six following her brace on Sunday, the second two-goal game of her career. She paces SDSU's active scoring with 14 points and is followed by
Katelyn Beulke (10).Â
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Coverage Information
All of South Dakota State's in-conference contests, are streamed on The Summit League Network Powered by Midco Sports. Links for the stream along with live stats are available on the Jackrabbit soccer team's schedule page on GoJacks.com.
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Spectator Travel InformationÂ
Due to ongoing construction on 20th Street in Brookings, the street along with the north entrance to Fishback Soccer Park is closed. The intersection at Medary Avenue on 20th Street however has been opened. Fans can access games at Fishback Soccer Park through the south entrance of Fishback Soccer Park by either traveling southbound on Medary, as well as northbound from 32nd Street South.Â
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