SCOUTING CREIGHTON (4-2-0)
The Bluejays have won three of their last four, shutting out Central Michigan and Omaha before dropping a 1-0 decision to South Dakota State most recently. Ylenia Sachau has scored three of Creighton’s 11 goals through the first six games while Erin Scott has started every game in goal, allowing just three against and making 33 saves.As a team, Creighton ranks 21st in the nation in saves (.895) and 15th in yellow cards (6). Individually, Scott ranks 15th in save pct. (0.917) and 36th in GAA (.508). Sachau and Emily Roll rank 10th in individual yellow cards with two apiece.
SCOUTING PURDUE (4-1-0)
Purdue topped Ohio, Xavier, and Baylor to open the season, most recently defeating Evansville. Their lone defeat through five games came vs. Missouri in West Lafayette, a 3-2 overtime loss. Maddy Williams has five of the Boilermakers’ 12 goals while, in goal, Erika Yohn has started all five matches, making 13 saves and allowing seven goals against (1.51 GAA, .650 save pct.). In the teams’ only other all-time meeting two seasons ago in West Lafayette, Stephanie Verdoia and Jacqui Wallis each scored equalizers in the eventual 2-2 draw (all scoring for both teams came in the first half of play). As a team, Purdue ranks 14th nationally in assists per game (2.80), 23rd in total assists (14), and 30th in points per game (7.60). Individually, Williams ranks fifth in goals per game (1.00), 15th in total goals (5), 18th in points per game (2.20), and 25th in total points (11). Hannah Leinert ranks 10th in total assists (4) and 13th in assists per game (0.80).
WOODWARD’S 250TH
Head coach Julie Woodward picked up her 250th career win in a 1-0 shutout at Gonzaga on Sept. 4. Kyla Danforth scored her first career goal in the win while Brianna Smallidge earned her 17th career shutout. Her 200th career win came four seasons ago on Sept. 18, 2011 vs. San Diego State, a 3-1 win to conclude the UNLV NIKE Invitational.
VERDOIA NAMED TOP 30 FOR NCAA WOY
Recent alum Stephanie Verdoia was named a Top 30 candidate for the NCAA Woman of the Year, only the third in Seattle U history and second in Western Athletic Conference history. In its 25th year, the award recognizes graduating female student-athletes for excellence in academics, athletics, community service, and leadership. On Sept. 25, the top 30 will be narrowed to a top nine (three from each division) and the winner will be announced at a ceremony in Indianapolis on Oct. 18.
ON THE ROAD AGAIN
Seattle U are on the road for seven straight matches (Sept. 4-Oct. 4) and will not play at Championship Field again until four games into Western Athletic Conference play (Friday, Oct. 9 vs. UTRGV).
COMMODORE CLASH: SU DOWNS VANDY
The Redhawks recorded the program’s first victory over a SEC opponent with a 3-1 win vs. Vanderbilt on Aug. 30. Summer Mason scored her first career goal, while Julia Moravec added her first of the season. Karli White scored her second career game-winning goal in the victory.
BIRD FIGHT: SU TOPS OREGON
On Aug. 23, Seattle U defeated Oregon, 1-0, in 2OT on a 103rd minute game-winner by Karli White (assisted by Julia Moravec). Redhawk keeper Brianna Smallidge preserved the shutout with a PK save 19 seconds before the end of regulation.
SHUTOUT STREAK
In regular season play (including the 2014 conference tournament), the Redhawks recorded four straight shutouts and outscored their opponents 25-0 (Oct. 26-Nov. 9). Seattle U has not recorded a loss since a 1-0 loss to GCU on Oct. 10, their only WAC loss in the past two years.
TICKETS
For all home games, single game tickets can be purchased online (Ticketmaster), by phone (206-398-GOSU), at the SU Ticket Office (1218 E Cherry), or starting 60 minutes prior to kickoff at the NE entrance to Championship Field. For season tickets, the Redhawk Sports Pass allows for GA seating for all men’s and women’s soccer, volleyball, and baseball home contests.
REDHAWKS PICKED TO WIN WAC
Seattle U was picked to win their third straight WAC title in the league’s coaches’ preseason vote. Natasha Howe and Kiana Kraft were also named to the Preseason All-Conference team.
LOOKING BACK AT 2014
The Redhawks defeated No. 23 Washington State, 2-1, in double overtime on Nov. 14, 2014, in Pullman in the NCAA Tournament First Round, marking the first ever victory over the Cougars. Seattle U then traveled to face No. 18 South Carolina at historic Fetzer Field in Chapel Hill, N.C., where they played the Gamecocks to a scoreless draw before ultimately falling in PK’s, 2-1. After the program’s first appearance in the NCAA Second Round and second straight appearance in the NCAA Tournament, they look to build upon their success in 2015.
The Bluejays have won three of their last four, shutting out Central Michigan and Omaha before dropping a 1-0 decision to South Dakota State most recently. Ylenia Sachau has scored three of Creighton’s 11 goals through the first six games while Erin Scott has started every game in goal, allowing just three against and making 33 saves.As a team, Creighton ranks 21st in the nation in saves (.895) and 15th in yellow cards (6). Individually, Scott ranks 15th in save pct. (0.917) and 36th in GAA (.508). Sachau and Emily Roll rank 10th in individual yellow cards with two apiece.
SCOUTING PURDUE (4-1-0)
Purdue topped Ohio, Xavier, and Baylor to open the season, most recently defeating Evansville. Their lone defeat through five games came vs. Missouri in West Lafayette, a 3-2 overtime loss. Maddy Williams has five of the Boilermakers’ 12 goals while, in goal, Erika Yohn has started all five matches, making 13 saves and allowing seven goals against (1.51 GAA, .650 save pct.). In the teams’ only other all-time meeting two seasons ago in West Lafayette, Stephanie Verdoia and Jacqui Wallis each scored equalizers in the eventual 2-2 draw (all scoring for both teams came in the first half of play). As a team, Purdue ranks 14th nationally in assists per game (2.80), 23rd in total assists (14), and 30th in points per game (7.60). Individually, Williams ranks fifth in goals per game (1.00), 15th in total goals (5), 18th in points per game (2.20), and 25th in total points (11). Hannah Leinert ranks 10th in total assists (4) and 13th in assists per game (0.80).
WOODWARD’S 250TH
Head coach Julie Woodward picked up her 250th career win in a 1-0 shutout at Gonzaga on Sept. 4. Kyla Danforth scored her first career goal in the win while Brianna Smallidge earned her 17th career shutout. Her 200th career win came four seasons ago on Sept. 18, 2011 vs. San Diego State, a 3-1 win to conclude the UNLV NIKE Invitational.
VERDOIA NAMED TOP 30 FOR NCAA WOY
Recent alum Stephanie Verdoia was named a Top 30 candidate for the NCAA Woman of the Year, only the third in Seattle U history and second in Western Athletic Conference history. In its 25th year, the award recognizes graduating female student-athletes for excellence in academics, athletics, community service, and leadership. On Sept. 25, the top 30 will be narrowed to a top nine (three from each division) and the winner will be announced at a ceremony in Indianapolis on Oct. 18.
ON THE ROAD AGAIN
Seattle U are on the road for seven straight matches (Sept. 4-Oct. 4) and will not play at Championship Field again until four games into Western Athletic Conference play (Friday, Oct. 9 vs. UTRGV).
COMMODORE CLASH: SU DOWNS VANDY
The Redhawks recorded the program’s first victory over a SEC opponent with a 3-1 win vs. Vanderbilt on Aug. 30. Summer Mason scored her first career goal, while Julia Moravec added her first of the season. Karli White scored her second career game-winning goal in the victory.
BIRD FIGHT: SU TOPS OREGON
On Aug. 23, Seattle U defeated Oregon, 1-0, in 2OT on a 103rd minute game-winner by Karli White (assisted by Julia Moravec). Redhawk keeper Brianna Smallidge preserved the shutout with a PK save 19 seconds before the end of regulation.
SHUTOUT STREAK
In regular season play (including the 2014 conference tournament), the Redhawks recorded four straight shutouts and outscored their opponents 25-0 (Oct. 26-Nov. 9). Seattle U has not recorded a loss since a 1-0 loss to GCU on Oct. 10, their only WAC loss in the past two years.
TICKETS
For all home games, single game tickets can be purchased online (Ticketmaster), by phone (206-398-GOSU), at the SU Ticket Office (1218 E Cherry), or starting 60 minutes prior to kickoff at the NE entrance to Championship Field. For season tickets, the Redhawk Sports Pass allows for GA seating for all men’s and women’s soccer, volleyball, and baseball home contests.
REDHAWKS PICKED TO WIN WAC
Seattle U was picked to win their third straight WAC title in the league’s coaches’ preseason vote. Natasha Howe and Kiana Kraft were also named to the Preseason All-Conference team.
LOOKING BACK AT 2014
The Redhawks defeated No. 23 Washington State, 2-1, in double overtime on Nov. 14, 2014, in Pullman in the NCAA Tournament First Round, marking the first ever victory over the Cougars. Seattle U then traveled to face No. 18 South Carolina at historic Fetzer Field in Chapel Hill, N.C., where they played the Gamecocks to a scoreless draw before ultimately falling in PK’s, 2-1. After the program’s first appearance in the NCAA Second Round and second straight appearance in the NCAA Tournament, they look to build upon their success in 2015.