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Women's Soccer Falls to South Dakota, 2-1, in Thriller

DES MOINES, Iowa – The Drake University women's soccer team lost a dramatic match to South Dakota, 2-1, on Tuesday night at Cownie Soccer Complex.

Sophomore midfielder Libby Helverson gave Drake a 1-0 lead in the 86th minute with a deflected goal, but the Coyotes quickly responded with the equalizer in the 87th minute and the game-winner in the 88th minute.

"This is a disappointing result after we carried the game for so long," said Drake head coach Lindsey Horner. "We were unable to convert on our many chances.