JACKRABBITS BLANK COWGIRLS

Thursday, September 18

Brookings, S.D.

7 p.m.

South Dakota State University

6-1-3, 0-0-0

Wyoming

5-2-1, 0-0-0

Wyoming

South Dakota St.

Photo by: Riley Edds

9/18/2025 9:40:00 PM | Women's Soccer

Box Score

By: Andrew Pedersen

BROOKINGS, S.D. — South Dakota State women's soccer wrapped up its non-conference schedule in commanding fashion Thursday night, earning a 2-0 victory over Wyoming at Fishback Soccer Park.

The Jackrabbits (6-1-3) struck in both halves to secure the win.

It took SDSU 40 minutes to get its first shot on goal as Wyoming tallied four shots on goal in that same span. Jackrabbit goalkeeper Mallorie Benhart snagged all four attempts to keep the Cowgirls off the board.

Lauren Eckerle got State's first shot on goal from long range in the 40th minute. Just 20 seconds later, SDSU found the back of the net.

Jenna Maloy gained possession of the ball, stealing it away from a Wyoming player, on the Cowgirl side of the pitch. Maloy dished a pass to Deizha Lyn Jacinto who entered the top of the box. A well placed pass by Jacinto back to Maloy set her up for a right-footed boot that gave the Jacks a 1-0 edge.

The Jackrabbits took that score into halftime. SDSU added insurance early in the second half when a Wyoming own goal in the 49th minute doubled the lead.

From there, SDSU's defense held strong against a persistent Wyoming attack. The Cowgirls had a 23-11 advantage in shots, including an 8-2 edge in shots on goal, but failed to find the back of the net.

South Dakota State extended its unbeaten streak to eight matches heading into Summit League play. Wyoming dropped to 5-2-1.

NOTES

South Dakota State has now won two consecutive matches against Wyoming. The Jacks lead the all-time series, 2-1.
SDSU finished with an 11-5 edge in corner kick opportunities.
Benhart had a career night statistically at keeper. She snagged nine saves which is her most in her time as a Jackrabbit. It also the is most by an SDSU keeper since Maggie Smither recorded 10 in a match in 2019. Benhart recorded her fourth shutout on the year and the Jacks registered their fifth.
Maloy had a team-high four shots. Her goal was the second of her career along with the second time she's recorded an eventual game-winning goal. Jacinto's assist was the first of her career. Ellie Gusman followed Maloy with two shots.
SDSU's back line of Eckerle, Taylor Thomas and Renny Buchanan each played 90 minutes.