October 14, 2026
OMAHA, Neb. — College of Saint Mary (Neb.) scored the game-winning goal with just 46 seconds remaining in regulation Wednesday afternoon, handing Dakota State (S.D.) a heartbreaking 1-0 women's soccer setback at Heritage Park.
The Trojans fell to 2-12-2 overall despite matching the Flames in total shots at 10 apiece. College of Saint Mary, a member of the Great Plains Athletic Conference, improved to 7-5-1 overall with the victory.
How it happened
Dakota State opened the contest with an offensive opportunity as
Onika Kline fired a shot wide right in the eighth minute. The Trojans followed with back-to-back corner kicks from
Nichole Corona in the 16th and 17th minutes.
Corona registered DSU's first shot on goal in the 18th minute, but College of Saint Mary goalkeeper Jenna Brown made the save to keep the match scoreless.
Kline added another shot attempt in the 20th minute that sailed wide left.
The Flames generated several scoring opportunities late in the opening half. Devon Koyle registered three shots on goal, while Bella Olsen and Elaina Retana each added a shot on goal.
Winckler turned away all five shots on goal by College of Saint Mary in the first half, preserving a scoreless tie at halftime.
The Flames held a 6-3 advantage in shots during the opening 45 minutes, while Dakota State held a 3-1 edge in corner kicks.
Dakota State increased its offensive pressure after halftime, producing seven shots with six on goal during the final 45 minutes.
Olivia Bradley opened the second half attack with a shot on goal just 45 seconds after the restart, but Brown made the save.
Corona followed with a shot on goal in the 55th minute before
Samantha Bonar and Corona registered consecutive shots on goal in the 56th and 57th minutes.
Charli Zimmerman added another scoring opportunity in the 63rd minute, forcing Brown to make her fifth save of the contest.
Dakota State continued to pressure the Flames' defense late in regulation. Corona registered her fourth shot on goal in the 80th minute, followed by a corner kick from
Hannah Hint.
Madison Smalley added a shot attempt in the 83rd minute that went wide left.
With the match appearing headed toward a scoreless draw, College of Saint Mary's Makena Kramer broke the deadlock at the 89:14 mark. Grace Corrigan was credited with the assist on Kramer's game-winning goal, giving the Flames a 1-0 lead with 46 seconds remaining.
The Flames held on for the victory despite being outshot 7-4 by Dakota State in the second half.
Inside the box score
Both teams finished with 10 total shots. College of Saint Mary held a slim 8-7 advantage in shots on goal.
Dakota State held a 5-2 advantage in corner kicks, including three in the opening half. Both teams committed seven fouls.
The Trojans were whistled for two offsides, compared to four by the Flames.
Corona led Dakota State's offensive attack with four shots, all on goal. Kline added two shots, while Zimmerman, Smalley, Bonar and Bradley each recorded one shot.
Zimmerman, Bonar and Bradley each placed their lone shot on goal.
Winckler played all 90 minutes in goal for the Trojans, collecting seven saves while allowing one goal.
Kramer scored the lone goal of the match on her only shot attempt, while Corrigan recorded the assist.
Koyle paced the Flames with three shots, all on goal. Aubree McCumber added two shots, while Olsen, Ezzy Castro, Mia Godwin and Retana each recorded one shot on goal.
Brown earned the shutout victory in goal for College of Saint Mary, recording seven saves in 90 minutes.
Up next
Dakota State stays on the road next Wednesday as they visit another GPAC foe, Midland (Neb.). Kick-off is set for 3 p.m. at Heedum Field in Fremont, Neb.
