DES MOINES, Iowa -- A goal in the 78th minute proved to be the difference in a 2-1 loss to South Dakota State during the Drake women's soccer home opener at Drake Stadium on Thursday, Aug. 24.
The Jackrabbits struck first in the 14th minute when Katherine Jones delivered a pass to Maya Hansen drifting towards the six-yard box for a left-footed finish past a diving .
registered Drake's first shot of the night in the 25th minute from outside of the 18-yard box, but SDSU's starting keeper Jocelyn Tanner corralled it. South Dakota State led a physical match at halftime, 1-0.