Southwest Minnesota State wraps up its 2026 women’s soccer season Thursday at Sioux Falls, aiming to end the year with a win after losing its last two games. The Mustangs hold an 11-8-1 all-time series edge and won the teams’ most recent meeting, 2-1, in 2025.

By the Numbers
  • SMSU enters the finale 2-12-3 overall and 2-10-2 in NSIC play; Sioux Falls is 5-7-5 overall and 3-6-5 in conference games.
  • Junior Jada Backes leads SMSU with 2 goals and 2 assists. Freshman goalkeeper Madelyn Cory has made 69 saves in 9 starts.
  • SMSU leads the all-time series 11-8-1 and has won 6 of the last 10 matchups.
Yes, But

The Mustangs have the historical edge, but Sioux Falls has the better record this season. The Cougars are coming off a split, including a 7-0 loss to Concordia-St. Paul.

What’s Next

SMSU visits Sioux Falls on Thursday, Oct. 29, at 3 p.m. The match is the season finale for both teams.

Bottom Line

SMSU has one last chance to turn its series advantage into a season-ending win against a Sioux Falls team with a stronger overall record.