SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Summit League women's soccer programs collected a combined 10 wins and four draws during the second week of the season, highlighted by a 2-0 week from Kansas City, North Dakota, Oral Roberts, and South Dakota State. Seven combined wins were collected by League teams on home turf.
The Fighting Hawks remain unbeaten at 4-0 and lead all League teams with 12 points. Omaha trails with eight points and a 2-0-2 mark while South Dakota and South Dakota State are close behind with seven points and 2-1-1 records.
Around The League
• North Dakota continues their hot streak, securing a 4-0 start to the season after another undefeated week of action. The Fighting Hawks defended home turf and posted a pair of shutout victories over Eastern Washington and the University of Jamestown, winning 4-0 and 3-1, respectively. UND’s 4-0 start marks the first time since 2005 that the Fighting Hawks have soared to four straight wins to begin a season.
• Leading the way for North Dakota is the Summit League’s leading goal scorer (5) and point scorer (12) in Charlie Basinet. This past week, Basinet delivered her first career hat trick in the victory over Eastern Washington and added an assist against Jamestown. The San Diego, Calif., native is accompanied by Cora Ellermann who is tied for first amongst the Summit League’s assist leaders (3) and second place in points (9), only trailing her fellow teammate Basinet.
• Kansas City, Oral Roberts, and South Dakota State each departed the second week of action with two victories.
• The Roos’ two wins over in-state foes Missouri State (1-0) and Rockhurst (7-0) were powered by a hat trick from graduate transfer Delfina Zolesio. The hat trick was the first for the program since 2018 and the seven goals were the most under head coach Jessica Smith’s tenure.
• South Dakota State’s seven goals in their shutout win over Southwest Minnesota State was the most since defeating Wayne State 8-0 in 2018. The Jackrabbits’ eight assists were also tied for third most in a game in program history.
• League squads tallied a 10-3-4 ledger in the second week of play, going 7-1-1 at home and 3-2-3 on the road.
This Week In The Summit League (All Times Local To Site)
Thursday, Aug. 28 | TV/Stream | Time
Northern Iowa at St. Thomas | SLN | 4 p.m.
Texas A&M at Denver | SLN | 4 p.m.
South Dakota at Eastern Washington | 4:30 p.m. | ESPN+
South Dakota State vs. California Baptist | 4:30 p.m.
Concordia-St. Paul at North Dakota State | SLN | 6 p.m.
Abilene Christian at Oral Roberts | SLN | 7 p.m.
Lindenwood at Kansas City | SLN | 7 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 29 | TV/Stream
North Dakota at Jackson State | 3 p.m. | SWAC
Sunday, Aug. 31 | TV/Stream
Southern Utah at Denver | SLN | 12 p.m.
South Dakota at Idaho | 12 p.m. | ESPN+
South Dakota State vs. Northern Arizona | 12 p.m.
Louisiana Tech at Oral Roberts | SLN | 1 p.m.
MSU Moorehead at North Dakota State | SLN | 1 p.m.
Kansas City at Tulsa | ESPN+ | 1 p.m.
Marquette at St. Thomas | SLN | 3 p.m.
North Dakota at Nicholls | 6 p.m.
Nebraska at Omaha | SLN | 7:30 p.m.
ALL TIMES ARE LOCAL TO SITE
Key: SLN (Summit League Network), ESPN+ (ESPN Plus), SWAC (SWACTV)
Results
Thursday, Aug. 21
Northern Illinois 0, St. Thomas 0
Denver 0, Baylor 0
Kansas City 1, Missouri State 0
Friends 0, Oral Roberts 4
Omaha 2, SIUE 0
Kansas State 2, South Dakota 0
North Dakota State 1, Idaho State 3
Friday, Aug. 22
Eastern Washington 0, North Dakota 4
Southwest Minnesota State 0, South Dakota State 7
Saturday, Aug. 23
Morningside (Iowa) 0, South Dakota 6
East Texas A&M 0, Oral Roberts 3
Sunday, Aug. 24
Denver 1, Seattle 1
North Dakota State 1, Weber State 3
Omaha 0, Lindenwood 0
University of Jamestown 1, North Dakota 3
Rockhurst 0, Kansas City 7
Monday, Aug. 25
South Dakota State 2, Hawaii Pacific 0
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