SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (USF) — In a gritty matchup shaped by relentless 30-plus mile-per-hour winds, the University of Sioux Falls Soccer team battled to a 1-1 draw against Minot State on Sunday afternoon at Bob Young Field. The Cougars grabbed the lead midway through the second half before the Beavers equalized late to split the points in USF’s final home match of the season.
The Basics
FinalScore: Sioux Falls 1, Minot State 1Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025Location: Bob Young Field | Sioux Falls, S.D.Records: USF (6-7-3, 4-6-3 NSIC) | Minot State (6-5-5, 6-2-5 NSIC)USF Goals: Elizabeth Schmidt – 74′
How It Happened
The Cougars took full advantage of the strong south wind in the first half, generating sustained pressure and outshooting Minot 8-2 in the opening 45 minutes. Despite several promising looks from Addison Van Zee and Mariah Siem, the match remained scoreless at halftime.
With conditions flipping after the break, USF faced a tougher challenge playing into the wind. But in the 75th minute, Elizabeth Schmidt broke through for her second goal of the season, finishing off a well-placed assist from Abby Flanagan to give the Cougars a 1-0 lead.
Minot State equalized in the 86th minute on a strike from Sierra Haren, and despite a few late pushes from both sides, neither could find a winner before the final whistle…