October 8, 2025
FOREST CITY, Iowa – The Dakota State (S.D.) women's soccer team exploded for a season-high four goals Wednesday evening, powering past Waldorf (Iowa) 4-1 in non-conference action at Bolstorff Field.
The Trojans scored twice in the opening five minutes and never looked back, earning their first win of the 2025 season.
First-Half Highlights
Dakota State (1-12-1 overall) wasted no time getting on the scoreboard. Just two minutes into the match,
Clarissa Knoll scored her second goal of the season, finishing a play set up by
Charli Zimmerman and
Katie Brown. Only two minutes later, Knoll returned the favor — assisting
Nichole Corona on a strike in the fourth minute to make it 2-0.
The Trojans controlled possession throughout the first half, outshooting the Warriors 12-0 and forcing Waldorf goalkeeper AbbieGail Michael to make five saves. Dakota State generated four corner kicks before halftime and took a 2-0 advantage into the break.
Second-Half Highlights
Dakota State continued to apply pressure after halftime. In the 68
th minute,
Katie Brown kicked goal to extend the lead to 3-0. Waldorf's lone response came in the 82
nd minute when Olivia Cross scored her sixth goal of the season to trim the deficit to 3-1.
The Trojans answered quickly. Just three minutes later,
Madison Smalley converted a penalty kick in the 85
th minute — her second goal of the season — sealing the 4-1 win.
Team Statistics
Dakota State dominated the stat sheet, outshooting Waldorf
28-2 overall and
14-2 on goal.
- Goals: Smalley (PK), Brown, Corona, Knoll
- Assists: Knoll (1), Brown (1), Zimmerman (1)
- Shots: Corona 7, Knoll 4, Brown 3
- Goalkeeper: Chloe Mart made one save in the victory
Waldorf's Michael finished with 10 saves in goal.
Up Next
Dakota State looks to make it two straight wins as they travel to Storm Lake, Iowa, Tuesday evening. The Trojans visit NCAA Division III Buena Vista (Iowa) at 5:30 p.m.
