SEATTLE – The Seattle Pacific University women's soccer team celebrated
Landry Schoennauer,
Nora Patterson,
Logann Dukes,
Andie Buckley,
Ashlyn Valdovinos, and
Ava Suarez before their match against Saint Martin's on Saturday afternoon, as L. Dukes scored what proved to be the game-winning goal that helped the Falcons beat the Saints 1-0.
FROM THE COACH
"We tried to think about the qualities we appreciate in our seniors and play with those qualities today," head coach
Arby Busey said. "I think we were very successful in getting that done. Our seniors are focused, wise, genuine, driven, and great leaders. It was a great day in honor of all they have contributed to our program. Great to have Logann get us the game-winning goal today, early in the game. A shutout for Landry in goal. Ava was awesome all day on our left side getting service into the box. And Andie was our engine in midfield winning balls and helping us keep possession all game."
HOW IT HAPPENED
- It didn't take long for a senior to make an impact on Saturday's game, as L. Dukes scored on a corner kick sent in by Clare Largent to put the Falcons up 1-0.
- Schoennauer only had to make one save on her way to a shutout, coming in the 31st minute of the match to keep the Falcons up 1-0.
- SPU held onto its 1-0 lead into halftime.
- Natalie Carroll nearly added to the SPU lead in the 73rd minute, but her shot was saved.
- Suarez, L. Dukes, and Buckley all had shots that were saved in the final 10 minutes of the match.
- The Falcons earned a 1-0 victory over the Saints.
FROM THE BOX SCORE
- The Falcons had 21 shots during the match, six of which were on goal.
- The Saints had seven shots, one of which was on frame.
- Maddie Cooke led the Falcons with four shots, while Buckley and Carroll rifled in three each.
- Schoennauer needed just one save to collect the shutout on Saturday for the Falcons.
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
- The Falcons improved to 30-1-3 all-time against Saint Martin's on Saturday.
UP NEXT
The Falcons qualified for the Great Northwest Athletic Conference Championships, will enter the tournament as the third seed, and will take on Simon Fraser on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 3:00 p.m. at Interbay Soccer Stadium.
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