Weekly Release: Gonzaga and Boise State
This Week for the Redhawks: The Seattle University women's soccer team (8-3) remains at home for a their next three matches, beginning with a Friday, Sept. 30, contest versus fellow Jesuit rival Gonzaga (5-4). Kickoff is slated for 4 p.m. Two days later, Boise State (4-6-1) will travel to Championship Field for a 1 p.m. match.
Last Time Out: The Redhawks extended their winning streak to four, behind their 1-0 shutout over San Francisco on Sept. 23. The match marked SU's home opener and saw a 21-7 shot advantage from the Redhawks. The goal was off a Megan Daniels shot attempt that deflected off USF's goalkeeper in the seventh minute.
Follow the Redhawks: For the most up-to-date news and information about the SU women's soccer team, please log onto GoSeattleU.com. Live stats and a live blog will be available for both matches this weekend.
On Deck: The Redhawks will conclude their four-game home stand with Hawaii on Sunday, Oct. 9. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m.
Comforts of Home: The Redhawks will host only five games at home this season. They are currently amidst a four-game home stand and are 1-0 at Championship Field in 2011.
Jesuit School Battle: The Redhawks will take on fellow Jesuit rival Gonzaga this week. They defeated USF, also a Jesuit institution, in their home opener.
A Familiar Face: Former Redhawk standout Madison Collins '09 returns to Championship Field as part of the Boise State coaching staff. Collins is in her first year with the Broncos.
Honoring the 2006 Squad: At halftime of the Boise State match on Oct. 2, the SU women's soccer program will be recognizing the 2006 team that won the GNAC Conference Championship and made it to the NCAA Division II Tournament.
Road Warriors: After playing their first 10 games on the road, SU earned their first win of the season at home versus USF, 1-0.
The Woodward Tally: Head coach Julie Woodward reached the 200-win milestone on Sept. 18, in SU's 3-1 victory over San Diego State. She is the No. 5 winningest coach in SU history in a single sport and the winningest women's soccer coach in program history.
Lucky Number Four: The Redhawks currently are riding a four-game winning streak. They are coming off a 1-0 shutout over USF on Sept. 23. The shutout victory also marked SU's fourth clean sheet of the season.
Defense: SU's continues to be anchored by a strong backline and goalkeeper. The veteran group has been integral in SU's eight wins this season and four shutouts.
Verdoia Continues to Lead Offense: Freshman Stephanie Verdoia continues add to her already impressive playing resume. The newbie has not only started and played in all 11 games this season, but leads the Redhawk offensive efforts. She's tallied four goals and two assists for 10 points.
The Captains: Senior goalkeeper Madison Goverde and senior defender Renee Vandermause will captain the 2011 Redhawk squad.
Final Year of Independence: 2011 will mark SU's final season playing as an NCAA DI Independent. On July 1, 2012 Seattle U will officially join the Western Athletic Conference as full members.
UNLV NIKE Invite Champs: The only team to go 2-0 at the UNLV NIKE Invitational, the Redhawks earned their first tournament title of the season. They defeated host-UNLV and San Diego State.
One For the Books!: SU's 2-0 shutout victory over then-No. 8 Portland was the biggest win in Redhawk women's soccer program history. It also marked the highest win an SU team has earned since reclassifying back to Division I.
Scouting Gonzaga: Gonzaga travels to the Emerald City following their 3-0 shutout win over Idaho on Sept. 23. The Bulldogs are 5-4 on the year and 2-2 when playing on the road.
Leading the Zag offense is Sarah Rhodes, with four assists and three goals for 10 points. Eight different GU players have seen the back of the net this season, as well.
Susan Brown has played all 830 minutes in goal and posts a 1.30 goals against average, 47 saves and four shutouts. She has allowed 12 goals against this season.
The Last Time Seattle U Faced Gonzaga: In this West Coast Jesuit school battle, the Redhawks are 1-1 with the Bulldogs since reclassifying back to DI. In their last meeting, SU defeated GU 2-0 on Sept. 5, 2010 at Championship Field. Kara Kuttler and Emma Levy combined on both goals, each scoring and assisting on a goal apiece.
Scouting Boise State: The Broncos of Boise State (4-6-1) are riding a two-game undefeated streak. They defeated USD in double overtime, 1-0, on Sept. 15, and took Utah State to a 1-1 draw on Sept. 25.
Shannon Schueren leads the BSU offense with three goals and two assists in nine games played. Kati Lucas follows with three goals and an assist.
Defensively, Liz Ruid has played in goal in all 11 games this season. In 993 minutes, she's tallied a 1.27 goals against average, 50 saves and three shutouts. Ruid has also allowed 14 goals against. In addition to Ruid, Megan Blanchard has played in two games and is 0-1 on the year.
The Last Time Seattle U Faced Boise State: In their last meeting on Sept. 12, 2010 the Redhawks fell 2-0 in Boise, Idaho. The Redhawks are 2-1 versus BSU since reclassifying back to DI.