October 5, 2026
MADISON, S.D. — Dakota Wesleyan (S.D.) scored five times in the second half Monday evening, defeating Dakota State (S.D.) 7-1 in a non-conference women's soccer match at Dan Beacom Track & Field.
DSU fell to 1-10-2 overall record. DWU, a member of the Great Plains Athletic Conference, improved to 3-2-4 overall record.
How it happened
Dakota Wesleyan struck early as Hannah Petrucci scored in the seventh minute for a 1-0 advantage. Aliana Nolasco doubled the Tigers' lead with a goal in the 31st minute, sending DWU into halftime with a 2-0 lead.
Dakota State generated four shots during the opening 45 minutes.
Madison Smalley had the Trojans' first attempt in the 17th minute, while
Samantha Bonar registered a pair of attempts late in the half following a corner kick from
Nichole Corona.
The Tigers extended their lead to 3-0 in the 56th minute when Arlette Montañez scored off an assist from Petrucci.
Dakota State answered in the 62nd minute.
Madison Smalley found the back of the net for her first goal of the season, trimming DWU's advantage to 3-1.
Sydney Quail was credited with the assist.
Dakota Wesleyan responded just two minutes later when Petrucci converted a penalty kick for her second goal of the match. Kiley Mellum added a goal in the 75th minute before Petrucci completed a hat trick in the 82nd minute. Alana Otten capped the scoring in the 87th minute off Petrucci's second assist of the match.
Inside the box score
Smalley and Corona each recorded three shots for Dakota State. Smalley placed one on goal with the Trojans' lone score, while Corona had one shot on goal.
Lea Jensen added Dakota State's other shot on goal.
Ivey Winckler started in goal for DSU and recorded four saves while allowing three goals in 59:37.
Sierra Verplancke made one save during 24:18 of action, while
Chloe Mart played the final 6:05. Dakota Wesleyan goalkeeper Bailey Lester stopped two of Dakota State's three shots on goal.
Petrucci finished with three goals and two assists on four shots, all on goal, to lead Dakota Wesleyan. Nolasco, Montañez, Mellum and Otten each added a goal. Emma Delys led the Tigers with six shots, placing three on goal.
Dakota Wesleyan held a 19-11 advantage in shots and a 12-3 edge in shots on goal. Dakota State had the advantage in corner kicks, 3-1. The Trojans committed three fouls compared with two by the Tigers. Dakota Wesleyan was whistled for eight offsides, while DSU had none.
Up next
Dakota State closes out their 2026 home schedule Wednesday evening, hosting Waldorf (Iowa) of the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Kick-off is set for 6 p.m. at Dan Beacom Track & Field.
