Redhawks to Host New and Returning WAC Opponents: After winning their first Western Athletic Conference match vs. Grand Canyon, 3-1, on Sept. 20, and shutting out Cal Poly in their final non-conference match of the season on Sept. 22, Seattle University women’s soccer (4-2-2) is set to host Kansas City (Sept. 27) and New Mexico State (Sept. 29) this weekend. This will the first time the Redhawks have faced the UMKC Kangaroos but SU will face a familiar opponent in fellow WAC returner NMSU. Links to available live stats and video are on the women’s soccer schedule page at GoSeattleU.com.
Be a Part of the Action: Season tickets are now available for the 2013 season for $75 (reserved seating) and $50 (general admission seating). To purchase, visit GoSeattleU.com or call the Redhawk Ticket Office at (206) 398-GOSU(4678). The Redhawk Sports Pass is also available for $75, which gains fans admission to more than 60 contests during the 2013-14 season, including men’s and women’s soccer, women’s basketball, volleyball and baseball. Single game tickets are available starting 60 minutes prior to kickoff at the Championship Field gate (corner of 14th and E Cherry St). Prices are as follows: reserved chairbacks ($9), general admission adults ($7), general admission youth 17 and under ($5), general admission seniors age 65+ ($5).
Redhawks Tied for First in WAC Standings: After one weekend of conference play, Utah Valley (2-0-0), Seattle U (1-0-0), and Idaho (1-0-0) each have a perfect record in conference play.
Regional Rankings: The Redhawks are receiving votes in the Sept. 24 edition of the NSCAA/Continental Tire NCAA Division I Women’s West Regional Poll.
Leaders of the WAC: Among members of the Western Athletic Conference, Seattle U leads the league in points (41), goals (15), goals per game (1.88) and assists per game (1.38), is tied for first in assists (11) and fewest goals allowed (13), is tied for second in shutouts (2) and ranks third in GAA (1.52).
Scouting Kansas City (4-5-1,1-1-0 WAC): UMKC started out their first ever weekend of WAC play with two contests vs. New Mexico State, including a 3-0 shutout at home and a 2-1 loss in Las Cruces. The ‘Roos and Aggies now share fourth place in the conference standings. Three different Kangaroos lead the team with three goals apiece, led by Taylor Bare also adding a team-high seven points and 20 shots. Nina Tzianos has recorded all 10 complete games in goal, recording 43 saves and a 1.27 GAA. Chris Cissell, in his third season at the helm, led Kansas City to a sixth place finish in the Summit League in 2012.
Scouting New Mexico State (4-5-1, 1-1-0 WAC): SU’s fellow WAC returner New Mexico State won their home match vs. Kansas City before falling on the road last weekend to open conference play. They are currently tied for fourth place with Kansas City in the current league standings. Mary Kate Koziol and Layla Todd have each recorded a team-high two goals for the Aggies, while Katie Smith has taken a team-high 16 shots, seven on goal. Jessica Schutter has played in all 10 contests in goal for NMSU, recording 44 saves, while Tayler Hammack has made one appearance, recording three saves. In his third season as head coach of the Aggies, Blair Quinn’s team finished ninth, rounding out the final spot, in the 2012 WAC standings.
Verdoia Named WAC Offensive Player of the Week (Sept. 16-22): Stephanie Verdoia was named Western Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Week, the second of her career, also named for the week of Oct. 1-7, 2012. Over the weekend, she recorded seven shots, four on goal, also recording a goal versus Cal Poly and three total assists in the team’s victories over Grand Canyon and Cal Poly. She also led the team with four shots vs. Grand Canyon on Sept. 20 and set up Julia Besagno’s goal on a penalty kick, getting pulled down in the box versus the Mustangs on Sept. 22. She was also named WAC Player of the Week by College Sports Madness.
Cal Poly (9/22): Seattle University women’s soccer scored early and often as they defeated Cal Poly, 4-0, in their final non-conference match of the season. Stephanie Verdoia broke through in the 24th minute, as Kat Prati and Taylor Ritzman brought the ball down the right side, passing it to Verdoia who gave the Redhawks the 1-0 lead. In the 35th minute, a Seattle U player was taken down just outside the box, resulting in a free kick by Ava Ames to give the Redhawks the 2-0 advantage. Less than four minutes later, at exactly the 39th minute mark, Jacqui Wallis added to the Redhawk tally, taking the ball down the middle after a pass from Verdoia. Holding a 3-0 advantage at the half, Seattle U would score one more goal for insurance in the 48th minute, as Julia Besagno scored on a penalty kick after Verdoia was pulled down in the box. Prati led the team with five shots, two on goal, while Verdoia added three of her own. Overall, the Redhawks outshot Cal Poly, 18-7. In goal, Brianna Smallidge got the start for Seattle U, making four saves, while Aris Coover saw her first playing time of the 2013 regular season, making one save in a complete second half. For Cal Poly, Alyssa Giannetti got the start, making two saves, while Heather Rouhier played the entire second half, also making two saves.
Grand Canyon (9/20): Despite trailing at halftime, Seattle University women’s soccer fought back, scoring three goals in the second half, to top Grand Canyon, 3-1, in their Western Athletic Conference home opener. In the beginning of the 5th minute, Taylor Layton put the Antelopes ahead, 1-0, dribbling down the middle and chipping the ball over SU goalkeeper Brianna Smallidge’s head. The Redhawks added five more shots over the remainder of the half, but could not sink the ball as they trailed by one at the half. In the 54th minute, Natasha Howe tied the game with an unassisted shot up the middle from about 20 yards out. In the 62nd minute, Jacqui Wallis scored what would be the game-winner, kicking it to the left corner from the right side of the goalie on back-to-back shot attempts. Howe was credited with the assist. Near the end of the 87th minute, Julia Moravec would add an insurance goal for the Redhawks as Stephanie Verdoia dribbled down the right side, passing the ball to Moravec in the middle. Verdoia led Seattle U with four shots, three on goal, while Kat Prati added three shots for the Redhawks. Overall, SU outshot GCU, 17-3. In goal, Smallidge made one save in the complete game win for Seattle U while Catherine Lena made five saves for Grand Canyon.
Be a Part of the Action: Season tickets are now available for the 2013 season for $75 (reserved seating) and $50 (general admission seating). To purchase, visit GoSeattleU.com or call the Redhawk Ticket Office at (206) 398-GOSU(4678). The Redhawk Sports Pass is also available for $75, which gains fans admission to more than 60 contests during the 2013-14 season, including men’s and women’s soccer, women’s basketball, volleyball and baseball. Single game tickets are available starting 60 minutes prior to kickoff at the Championship Field gate (corner of 14th and E Cherry St). Prices are as follows: reserved chairbacks ($9), general admission adults ($7), general admission youth 17 and under ($5), general admission seniors age 65+ ($5).
Redhawks Tied for First in WAC Standings: After one weekend of conference play, Utah Valley (2-0-0), Seattle U (1-0-0), and Idaho (1-0-0) each have a perfect record in conference play.
Regional Rankings: The Redhawks are receiving votes in the Sept. 24 edition of the NSCAA/Continental Tire NCAA Division I Women’s West Regional Poll.
Leaders of the WAC: Among members of the Western Athletic Conference, Seattle U leads the league in points (41), goals (15), goals per game (1.88) and assists per game (1.38), is tied for first in assists (11) and fewest goals allowed (13), is tied for second in shutouts (2) and ranks third in GAA (1.52).
Scouting Kansas City (4-5-1,1-1-0 WAC): UMKC started out their first ever weekend of WAC play with two contests vs. New Mexico State, including a 3-0 shutout at home and a 2-1 loss in Las Cruces. The ‘Roos and Aggies now share fourth place in the conference standings. Three different Kangaroos lead the team with three goals apiece, led by Taylor Bare also adding a team-high seven points and 20 shots. Nina Tzianos has recorded all 10 complete games in goal, recording 43 saves and a 1.27 GAA. Chris Cissell, in his third season at the helm, led Kansas City to a sixth place finish in the Summit League in 2012.
Scouting New Mexico State (4-5-1, 1-1-0 WAC): SU’s fellow WAC returner New Mexico State won their home match vs. Kansas City before falling on the road last weekend to open conference play. They are currently tied for fourth place with Kansas City in the current league standings. Mary Kate Koziol and Layla Todd have each recorded a team-high two goals for the Aggies, while Katie Smith has taken a team-high 16 shots, seven on goal. Jessica Schutter has played in all 10 contests in goal for NMSU, recording 44 saves, while Tayler Hammack has made one appearance, recording three saves. In his third season as head coach of the Aggies, Blair Quinn’s team finished ninth, rounding out the final spot, in the 2012 WAC standings.
Verdoia Named WAC Offensive Player of the Week (Sept. 16-22): Stephanie Verdoia was named Western Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Week, the second of her career, also named for the week of Oct. 1-7, 2012. Over the weekend, she recorded seven shots, four on goal, also recording a goal versus Cal Poly and three total assists in the team’s victories over Grand Canyon and Cal Poly. She also led the team with four shots vs. Grand Canyon on Sept. 20 and set up Julia Besagno’s goal on a penalty kick, getting pulled down in the box versus the Mustangs on Sept. 22. She was also named WAC Player of the Week by College Sports Madness.
Cal Poly (9/22): Seattle University women’s soccer scored early and often as they defeated Cal Poly, 4-0, in their final non-conference match of the season. Stephanie Verdoia broke through in the 24th minute, as Kat Prati and Taylor Ritzman brought the ball down the right side, passing it to Verdoia who gave the Redhawks the 1-0 lead. In the 35th minute, a Seattle U player was taken down just outside the box, resulting in a free kick by Ava Ames to give the Redhawks the 2-0 advantage. Less than four minutes later, at exactly the 39th minute mark, Jacqui Wallis added to the Redhawk tally, taking the ball down the middle after a pass from Verdoia. Holding a 3-0 advantage at the half, Seattle U would score one more goal for insurance in the 48th minute, as Julia Besagno scored on a penalty kick after Verdoia was pulled down in the box. Prati led the team with five shots, two on goal, while Verdoia added three of her own. Overall, the Redhawks outshot Cal Poly, 18-7. In goal, Brianna Smallidge got the start for Seattle U, making four saves, while Aris Coover saw her first playing time of the 2013 regular season, making one save in a complete second half. For Cal Poly, Alyssa Giannetti got the start, making two saves, while Heather Rouhier played the entire second half, also making two saves.
Grand Canyon (9/20): Despite trailing at halftime, Seattle University women’s soccer fought back, scoring three goals in the second half, to top Grand Canyon, 3-1, in their Western Athletic Conference home opener. In the beginning of the 5th minute, Taylor Layton put the Antelopes ahead, 1-0, dribbling down the middle and chipping the ball over SU goalkeeper Brianna Smallidge’s head. The Redhawks added five more shots over the remainder of the half, but could not sink the ball as they trailed by one at the half. In the 54th minute, Natasha Howe tied the game with an unassisted shot up the middle from about 20 yards out. In the 62nd minute, Jacqui Wallis scored what would be the game-winner, kicking it to the left corner from the right side of the goalie on back-to-back shot attempts. Howe was credited with the assist. Near the end of the 87th minute, Julia Moravec would add an insurance goal for the Redhawks as Stephanie Verdoia dribbled down the right side, passing the ball to Moravec in the middle. Verdoia led Seattle U with four shots, three on goal, while Kat Prati added three shots for the Redhawks. Overall, SU outshot GCU, 17-3. In goal, Smallidge made one save in the complete game win for Seattle U while Catherine Lena made five saves for Grand Canyon.