TULSA, OK (Dakota News Now) -South Dakota State’s Lauren Walter recorded a 72nd minute goal, serving as the lone score of the match, as the Jackrabbits bested Denver 1-0 in The Summit League Women’s Soccer Championship semifinals on Thursday at Case Soccer Complex.

The chances were limited for both sides in the early going. The third-seeded Jackrabbits and second-seeded Pioneers had one shot on goal apiece in the opening 45 minutes of action. SDSU goalkeeper Mallorie Benhart made her lone save of the first half in the 19th minute. Denver keeper Alina Santos made a save on a solid attempt by the Jackrabbits’ Emma Brezenski in the 28th minute.

Play opened up in the second half. The Pios registered three shots in the first five minutes before SDSU’s Mia Bosch Shot tallied one in the

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