Match Recap: Dakota Wesleyan (SD) vs. Mount Marty
Date: September 18, 2024
Location: Yankton, SD
Final Score: Dakota Wesleyan 2, Mount Marty 1

Final Score:

• Dakota Wesleyan (SD): 2
• Mount Marty: 1

Scoring Summary:

• Dakota Wesleyan (SD)

  • 16:28 (1st Half): Hannah Petrucci, assisted by Meghan Hutchison, opened the scoring with a goal for Dakota Wesleyan.
  • 89:34 (2nd Half): DWU scored on an own goal by MMU. 

• Mount Marty

  • 40:49 (1st Half): Shyanna Reich, assisted by Kaydence Ferguson, scored the equalizer to bring Mount Marty level before halftime.

Key Stats:

• Dakota Wesleyan (SD):

  • Total Shots: 15
  • Shots on Goal: 10
  • Goals: 2
  • Assists: 1
  • Saves: 6
  • Corner Kicks: 4
  • Fouls: 5

• Mount Marty:

  • Total Shots: 8
  • Shots on Goal: 7
  • Goals: 1
  • Assists: 1
  • Saves: 8
  • Corner Kicks: 2
  • Fouls: 4

Player Highlights:

• Dakota Wesleyan (SD):

  • Hannah Petrucci: 1 goal, 3 shots on goal
  • Meghan Hutchison: 1 assist
  • Isabella Gregg (GK): 6 saves, 1 goal allowed

• Mount Marty:

  • Shyanna Reich: 1 goal, 2 shots on goal
  • Kaydence Ferguson: 1 assist
  • Caitlin Guerra (GK): 8 saves, 2 goals allowed

Match Summary:

Dakota Wesleyan secured a dramatic late win over Mount Marty. Mount Marty responded to Dakota Wesleyan's first goal with an equalizer from Shyanna Reich just before halftime, but despite their efforts, they couldn't hold off a last-minute strike from DWU. Both teams fought hard, with Dakota Wesleyan managing more chances and ultimately prevailing.