Coyotes back in win column, defeat Wyoming and Northern Colorado
USD soccer posted road wins against Wyoming (3-2-3) on Thursday and Northern Colorado (2-8-1) on Sunday, continuing their three-game win streak.
USD vs Wyoming
USD took on Wyoming at Thunder Basin High School, winning in double overtime 3-2.
“One of the craziest collegiate games I have ever participated in,” said midfield j
After a scoreless half, the first goal was in the 76th minute by Kellee Willer assisted by Taylor Cotter, her first point of the season.
Eight minutes later, Asimus of Wyoming scored her fourth goal of the season as she bobbled past the goalie off of an indirect kick.
Senior Taryn LaBree scored in the 84th minute from the 26-yard line to edge Wyoming 2-1 before the Cowgirls scored again to tie and bring the game into overtime.
“I would say one of the best games we have played together this season,” LaBree said. “Everyone was bought in and we all were hungry and had the desire to win the game.
In the final minutes of double overtime, Mitchell headed in her second goal of the season off of a corner kick assisted by senior Amanda Carpio to end the game 3-2.
“We were not going to lose,” Mitchell said. “We had a lot of chances in overtime in the first and second half, but at minute 104 we got a corner kick and Carp (Carpio) put a beauty in the back post where I was running in and scored a header goal I dream of. This was one for the books that’s for sure.”
Mitchell was also awarded Summit League Player of the Week for her work against Wyoming and Drake in the previous week, marking her first career honor.
USD vs Northern Colorado
USD took down the Bears in Greely, Colorado 1-0, dropping Northern Colorado to a 4-5 season record.
The Coyotes survived the defensive struggle after an early score to earn their third win in six days.
The sole goal on the day occurred in the 5th minute of play by sophomore forward Tiannah Moore, who dribbled between the legs of an opponent and hitt the right side of the goal, her first on the season.
Freshman goalkeeper Bella Alessio tallied four saves to secure the clean sheet for USD.
The victory completed a perfect stretch of road games for the Coyotes, who are now 3-2 away from home this season.
“What worked well was this teams effort, and ability to stay positive through it all.” Mitchell said. “Every minute, we all gave it our all. I think teams that can fight through any sorts of adversity, is a championship team.”
The Coyotes will be at First Bank & Trust Soccer Complex in Vermillion to play New Mexico State on Thursday, Sept 26 at 4 p.m.
