Last Time Out: The Redhawks snapped their six game unbeaten streak at UC Santa Barbara on Oct. 21, when they were shutout 1-0. Despite being only edged 12-11 in shots, UCSB's defense was able to prevent SU's offense from getting off a solid scoring opportunity.
Two days later, the Redhawks took on Colorado for the first time in program history. After conceding an 11th minute goal to the Buffaloes, Seattle U's leading scorer Emma Levy responded in the 19th minute to even the score. The Redhawks took CU to a 1-1 double overtime draw. SU remains unbeaten in overtime contests this season.
What Woodward Says: "We are excited to conclude the road half of the schedule, after being on the road for the last four games. We are looking forward to heading to California to play a pair of solid teams and be in the sun," 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 CSUB and CSUN. Live Twitter and Facebook updates will also be available.
No. 9 in the West: The Redhawks moved up a place in the NSCAA Regional Poll this week. Currently Seattle U is tied-9th in the West Region. They have been in the poll for a majority of the season, being ranked as high as No. 8.
Levy Continues to Score: Sophomore transfer Emma Levy has been an offensive leader all season for the Redhawks. She scored her sixth career goal and of the season this past weekend at Colorado, to lead the team in the category. She also has three assists for 15 points on the season.
The Kuttler Counter: Senior captain Kara Kuttler continues to rise on the all-time Seattle U goal scorers list. She currently is ninth all-time with 24 career goals. Kuttler has four goals and a pair of assists for 10 points on the season.
Closing Out the Road Swing: The Redhawks will conclude their six game road swing this weekend with their pair of matches in the Golden State.
In the Golden State: Seattle U currently sports a 3-1 record when playing in California. They saw their only loss this past week to UC Santa Barbara 1-0.
Unbeaten in Overtime: The Redhawks remain unbeaten in overtime contests this season. Seattle U is 2-0-2 in all four double overtime contests played this season.
Redhawk Invite Champs!: Behind a pair of victories and being the only team to go perfect at the Redhawk Invitational, the Seattle U women's soccer team earned their first NCAA DI tournament title since reclassifying back. Ava Ames was named tournament MVP, and Julia Besango, Monique Escalera and Emma Levy were named to the all-tournament team.
Scouting Cal State Bakersfield: The Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners (4-6-5) host Seattle U riding two game losing streak. CSUB was shutout 3-0 at Creighton on Oct. 16, and lost to Cal State Northridge 2-1 on Oct. 21.
The Runners are lead by sophomore Sam Pena, who has six goals this season. She has scored five of them in their last five matches. Pena has tallied 12 points on the season. Kassi Massey leads the team in assists with three dishes on the year.
Defensively, Kym Gause has started and played in goal in 14 of Bakersfield's 15 contests this season. She is 3-6-4 on the season, with a 1.30 goals against average, 67 saves and three shutouts. She has allowed 20 goals in 1381:52 minutes of work. Jessica Montano has played in one game between the pipes. In 90 minutes of work, she helped guide CSUB to a shutout victory, behind four saves.
The Last Time Seattle U Faced CSUB: This will be the second consecutive season the Redhawks will travel to CSUB. In their last meeting on Oct. 16, SU defeated Bakersfield 3-1. Goals from Jamie Coe, Jamie Peterson and a final one from Kara Kuttler in the first half solidified the victory.
SU and CSUB will close out the 2010 regular season in Seattle on Saturday, Nov. 6, in a 1 p.m. match.
Scouting Cal State Northridge: Cal State Northridge snapped a two game winning streak with a 2-1 edging at Long Beach on Oct. 24. Prior to the loss, they had defeated UC Riverside and Cal State Bakersfield.
This season the Matadors have played four ranked squads, falling in each contest. They did take then-No. 18 UC Irvine to double overtime, before falling 1-0 on Oct. 15.
Leading the CSUN offense this season is Farryn Townley, who has five goals and an assist for 11 points in 18 games. Sonia Espitia leads the team in assists, with three. She also has two goals in 18 games.
Between the posts, Cynthia Jacobo has been the Matadors primary goalkeeper. She has seen action in all 18 games played and posts a 10-8 record. She has six shutouts, behind a 1.11 goals against average and 78 saves. She's allowed 20 goals in 1618:09 minutes of work. Haley Hawes has seen 25:33 minutes of work over two games, allowing one goal.
The Last Time Seattle U Faced CSUN: This will be the first meeting between SU and CSUN since reclassifying back to NCAA Division I.