SEATTLE – The 24th-ranked Seattle Pacific University men's soccer team had its three-match winning streak come to a end at the hands of Western Oregon on Thursday night, as a goal in each half from the visitors was enough to take down the Falcons 2-0.
FROM THE COACH
"Games always come down to making plays, and credit to them, they converted their chances when it counted," head coach
Kevin Sakuda said. "We created a lot of good moments, especially in the 2nd half, but just couldn't find one tonight."
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Wolves took the lead in the 13th minute when Michael Divano scored with assists from Navarro Ocamp and Marcus Valdez.
- The Wolves added to their lead in the 68th minute when Evan Huber sent in a rebounded shot from 10 yards out and into the lower left corner.
- The Falcons tried to cut into the Wolves' lead when Orlando Erazo banged a shot off the left post in the 78th minute.
- SPU was unlucky again in the 81st minute when Owen Swartout hammered one off the same left post.
FROM THE BOX SCORE
- The Falcons applied pressure throughout the match, launching 18 shots compared to 14 from the Wolves.
- Rafael Lucio and Connor Tollan tied for a game-high four shots on Thursday night.
- Brian Lanier got the start and played 90 minutes in goal for the Falcons on Thursday night.
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
- The Falcons had not allowed two goals in a match this season since Sept. 4 on the road against Stanislaus State.
- The Warriors are currently ranked first in the country in the latest United Soccer Coaches National Poll.
UP NEXT
The Falcons will celebrate
Chester March,
Alexander Hristov,
Connor Tollan,
Orlando Erazo,
Jackson Goode,
Aaron Stapleton,
Brady Fendrich,
Jesse Thrall,
Nick Ramoso,
Brian Lanier, and
Johan Gaytan before their match against Saint Martin's on Saturday at 6:00 p.m.
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