Thursday Night Showdown in Brookings
The Colorado College Tigers will hit the road this Thursday, meeting South Dakota State at 7 p.m. Central Time in Brookings, South Dakota, in a highly anticipated soccer clash that will be streamed live on the Summit League Network.
The Tigers have been unable to find a win in their last three outings, playing to a scoreless draw at Denver and dropping a home decision to Drake since mid‑August, a slump that has left the program searching for momentum as it continues its early‑season road trip.
South Dakota State arrives with a 4‑1 record, boasting a potent attack that recently dismantled Western Illinois 5‑0, a performance that featured two assists from Hannah Langstaff and goals plus an assist from Brianna Finnegan and Emily Krings, underscoring the Jackrabbits' depth in the attacking third.
Division I rankings place the Jackrabbits first in assists (31) and third in goals (25), reflecting a balanced offensive approach, while the Tigers' previous encounter with the Jackrabbits in August 2024 ended in a 1‑0 victory for Colorado College, the sole goal scored by Alexis Wessler and set up by Kendall Memoly.
Key figures from that earlier meeting included Memoly, Regan Wallace, Tyler Rose, Finley Schoenbeck, Charlotte Strabel and Meli Coats, all of whom saw action on the field, and the match will again be broadcast live, giving fans a chance to follow every pivotal moment as the Tigers seek to restore confidence.
After Thursday's contest, the Tigers will continue their trek across the Midwest, facing the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Sunday at noon Mountain Time, a matchup that will test whether the early‑season adjustments can translate into a positive result against another strong opponent.