Schedule
Friday, Sept. 24
Seattle U (home) vs. Idaho (visitor) @ 1 p.m.
CSU Bakersfield (home) vs. Sacramento State (visitor) @ 3:30 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 26
Idaho (home) vs. CSU Bakersfield (visitor) @ 11 a.m.
Seattle U (home) vs. Sacramento State (visitor) @ 1:30 p.m.
This Week for the Redhawks: The Seattle University women's soccer team will host their first NCAA Division I tournament since reclassifying back into full DI status this weekend. Participating in the Redhawk Invitational are CSU Bakersfield, Idaho, Sacramento State and the host Redhawks.
Seattle U (5-4) will open with Idaho (7-2) on Friday, Sept. 24, at 1 p.m. They will close out the weekend with Sacramento State (3-4-1) on Sunday, Sept. 26. First kick is slated for 1:30 p.m.
Last Time Out: The Redhawks bounced back into the win column with a 3-0 rout over Cleveland State on Sept. 19, at home. Sophomore Emma Levy scored the two opening goals for SU, with rookie Mary Hill blasting in a second half goal to seal the victory. Goalkeeper Madison Goverde had a career first, assisting on Levy's game-opening goal in the second minute. She also had a save in the contest.
What Woodward Says: "We are playing two solid teams this weekend in Idaho and Sacramento State. They both have a similar style of play, so we are expecting some great competition this weekend," said head coach Julie Woodward.
Follow the Game: Fans can follow all the Redhawk women's soccer action this weekend by logging onto www.GoSeattleU.com. Live stats will be available for all action this weekend at the Redhawk Invitational. Live Twitter and Facebook updates will also be available.
REDOUT Block Party!: Be sure to check out the Inaugural Redout Block Party between the Redhawk women's soccer game at 1:30, versus Sacramento State, and the men's game versus Portland at 4 p.m. Free food, entertainment, games, raffles and music will be available to all in attendance. Don't forget to wear RED!
Levy's on Target: Sophomore transfer Emma Levy had a standout game for the Redhawks versus Cleveland State on Sept. 19. The newcomer got Seattle U onto the board in the second minute and added a second goal less than ten minutes later.
She leads the team with three goals and an assist on the year, and is the only player to score multiple goals in a single game.
A Goverde First: Junior Madison Goverde accomplished a career first versus Cleveland State on Sept. 19. The veteran earned her first career assist. In the second minute of play versus the Vikings she sent a long ball to an oncoming Emma Levy, who got SU onto the board early.
This season the Seattle U 'keeper has three shutouts and 32 saves, behind a goals against average of 1.08.
Newcomer Hill Scores: Freshman Mary Hill has become a fixture in the Redhawk backline, alongside older sister Nance. While playing next to her veteran sibling, she has been a key component in SU's three shutouts this season. She has started in all nine games this season and scored her first career goal versus Cleveland State on Sept. 19.
Back on Track: After a brief stumble in Idaho, the Redhawks are getting back on track and into the win column. They decisively defeated Cleveland State on Sept. 19, behind a 3-0 shutout. It was the third shutout the Redhawks have posted this season.
Scouting Idaho: The University of Idaho heads to the Redhawk Invitational behind a 7-2 record. Prior to heading to Seattle, the Vandals have tallied six consecutive victories, including a 1-0 win over Eastern Washington on Sept. 21.
UI is lead by forward Chelsea Smalls, who has taken 50 shots and scored five goals for 11 points on the season. She also has three game-winners. Assist leader, Nitalia Zuniga has dished three assists this season.
Liz Boyden has been the starting goalkeeper every game this season for the Vandals. She has posted 40 saves, with a 0.98 goals against average, and allowed only nine goals.
The Last Time Seattle U Faced Idaho: The last time these two squads faced was on Aug. 23, 2009 in Seattle. Kara Kuttler scored the game-winner off a Jamie Coe assist in the 51st minute to lead the Redhawks to a 1-0 victory.
Scouting Sacramento State: Sacramento State squares off against the Redhawks after coming out on top of their last two matches. The Hornets are 3-4-1, tallying two consecutive shutouts in their most recent games. On Sept. 12, they defeated the NAIA Menlo College Oaks 9-0. They are coming off a 2-0 win over Fresno State on Sept. 19. Sacramento State has earned three shutouts this season, tying then-No. 25 Long Beach State 0-0 on Sept. 5.
CSUS is lead by forward Leah Larot, who has tallied six goals and one assist for 13 points on the year. She has seen action in all eight games this season, scoring one game-winning goal. Midfielder Victoria Ramirez leads the team in assists and has posted three assists this season.
Defensively, Sac State has allowed nine goals this season. Goalkeeper Savannah Abercrombie has played in all eight contests between the pipes, posting 25 saves, with a 1.07 goals against average.
The Last Time Seattle U Faced Sacramento State: The last time the Hornets and Redhawks squared off was on Aug. 29, 2008 in Sacramento, Calif. Jamie Coe scored the equalizing goal in the 56th minute to lead to a 1-1 double overtime draw.