October 13, 2026
MADISON, S.D. — Dakota State (S.D.) women's soccer player
Aislyn Holden was named the California Pacific Conference (Cal Pac) Women's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week, announced Monday by the conference office.
Holden earned the weekly recognition after scoring two goals in Dakota State's historic 3-1 non-conference home victory over Waldorf (Iowa) on Wednesday, Oct. 7, at Dan Beacom Track & Field.
The Great Falls, Mont., native sparked the Trojans' offense early in the match, scoring her fourth goal of the season just six minutes, 21 seconds into the contest to give Dakota State a 1-0 lead.
Holden added her second goal of the match at the 14:09 mark, assisted by
Estefania Gonzalez, extending DSU's advantage to 2-0. Her opening goal proved to be the game-winner.
She finished the match with two goals on five shot attempts, including three shots on goal, helping Dakota State secure its first home victory in program history.
The Trojans dominated the offensive statistics against Waldorf, holding a 32-10 advantage in total shots, including 16-6 in shots on goal. Dakota State also held an 11-0 advantage in corner kicks.
Holden increased her season goal total to five with her two-goal performance against the Warriors.
Dakota State continues their women's soccer action on Wednesday afternoon, visiting the College of Saint Mary (Neb.). Kick-off is set for 3 p.m. at Heritage Park in Omaha, Neb.
