The Peacocks women's soccer team earned their fourth shutout win of the season with a 1-0 victory over Sioux Falls on Sunday afternoon. With the win, UIU moved to 7-5-2 on the season and 6-4-1 in NSIC play, while USF fell to 2-11 and 1-10 in conference.
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The Peacocks outshot the Cougars 14-0 in the first half, with
Madie Edwards netting her 14th goal of the year, 16 minutes into the opening period.
Brianne Fenton carried the ball through the midfield, passed to a cutting Edwards in the box and she was able to beat the Sioux Falls goalkeeper to the near post, scoring the game's lone goal.
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In the second half, Upper Iowa was outshot 10-7, but goalkeeper
Kaitlyn Emanuel made four saves to preserve the clean sheet.
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Edwards had a career-high 12 shots in the match, placing 10 on frame. UIU also won the corner kick battle, 7-2.
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Upper Iowa will look to carry its momentum into next weekend, when they host Minnesota Crookston on Saturday, Oct. 24, and Bemidji State on Sunday, Oct. 25.
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