South Dakota's women's soccer squad opened its 2026 campaign with a pair of wins that left the opposition with just a single goal across the weekend, establishing an unbeaten start and a solid defensive foundation.
Leading the attack, Kinsley Pesicka found the net in both matches, converting each of her two shot attempts and helping the team build a comfortable margin.
Between the posts, Campbell Fischer turned in a commanding performance, posting a shutout, a .917 save percentage and a 0.53 goals‑against average while making 11 saves.
Week of Accolades
The impressive displays earned the Coyotes two weekly conference honors, with Pesicka named Offensive Player of the Week and Fischer recognized as Defensive Player of the Week. This marks only the second time in program history that both awards have been bestowed in the same week, underscoring the balanced threat the team now possesses.
Looking ahead, the team will travel to face Wisconsin Green Bay on August 20 at 3 p.m. before returning home to host Morningside on August 23 at 1 p.m., the first home match of the season.
Coach and teammates alike are optimistic that the early momentum, combined with the recent recognitions, will fuel a strong push through the remainder of the schedule.