VERMILLION, SD -- SUU soccer earns a 0-0 draw against the University of South Dakota.

Head Coach Kai Edwards had this to say on the match:

"Today was a very fun college soccer match. It was 100+ degrees, a good crowd and we came together as a team with everything we had. Our defense did a phenomenal job earning the shutout and we were able to create some good opportunities. Our strikers movement was much better today and we are close to a multiple goal explosion as we iron out a few more details. South Dakota is great on set pieces and we matched them tonight which was key in the draw. One more match on this long road trip and I am looking forward to improving again as a team."

Despite a total of 33 shot attempts between the two teams, neither side was able to find the back of the net. SUU had 16 shot attempts and eight on target, Whitney Gardner paved the way with six shots and three on net. Sammie Sofonia was next up on the offensive side, with four shots and one on frame. 

Julia Ortega was phenomenal in goal for the Thunderbirds, facing 17 shots on the night and amassing seven saves. 

The Thunderbirds were aggressive throughout the night, drawing 13 fouls on South Dakota, including a yellow card. 

Julia Ortega, Aubrey Murray and Laney Kimble all played 90 minutes for SUU. 

The Thunderbirds will next be in action on Aug 22 when they play at the University of Nothern Iowa at 12 p.m. MT.

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