Susie White took the 1-0 lead for WSU in the seventh minute off a corner kick by Kaitlyn Johnson. Less than three minutes later, in the 10th minute, Grace Hancock gave the Cougars a 2-0 lead on another corner kick from Johnson.
Tia Gavin would put Washington State up, 3-0, in the 39th minute with an unassisted goal following a saved shot.
Just over a minute later, in the 40th minute, Hunter Mar (Kent, Wash.) scored her first career goal off a corner kick by Karli White (North Bend, Wash.).
Neither team was able to add to their tally in the second half as WSU outshot SU, 4-2, in the second 45 minutes of action.
Overall, Washington State outshot Seattle U, 19-7.
In goal, Brianna Smallidge (Port Orchard, Wash.) made eight saves for the Redhawks while Ella Dederick made three saves for the Cougars.
The Redhawks host Oregon to close the weekend on Sunday, Aug. 23 at 1 p.m. at Championship Field. Sunday’s match will also be broadcast for free on the WAC Digital Network. Fans can access the game online at www.wacsports.com/live or on the WAC Digital Network app for iPhone or tablet.