BOX SCORE
SEATTLE - (Sept. 25) Battling all the way until the final horn, including a flurry of shot attempts in the final seconds, the Seattle University men’s soccer team fell just short of a valiant comeback in a 2-1 final to the Washington Huskies Sunday night at Husky Soccer Stadium.
Trailing by two goals, junior Tyler John gave the Redhawks (4-4-0) new life with under two minutes to play. John headed home a cross from Sergio Rivas at the 88:31 mark, sparking a flurry of action down the stretch.
SU found itself back in the Husky box as the final 10-second countdown began. But multiple attempts to find a hole in the UW defense were blocked as time expired.
UW (6-2-0) got on the board at the 27-minute mark as Handwalla Bwana scored into an open net after a flurry of action pulled SU goalkeeper RJ Noll off his line.
The Huskies made it 2-0 in the 54th minute when Elijah Rice scooped up a loose ball on the right side of the box near the six, and sent in a half bicycle kick that knocked off the far post and into the net.
John nearly got SU on the board in the 83rd minute with a volley shot near the six off a cross from the left wing by Kyle Bjornethun. But UW goalkeeper Auden Schilder made a great grab, one of his three saves on the night.
Western Athletic Conference play is on tap Friday as the Redhawks host Utah Valley University at Championship Field. kick off is scheduled for 7 p.m. The game will also serve as celebration of the 50th Anniversary of men’s soccer at Seattle U.
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS
Seattle U Athletics is Celebrating the start of soccer traditions at Seattle University with a tribute to the '67 men's soccer team on Sept. 30, 2016. Dinner will be served early followed by introductions of all men's soccer alumni on field at the SU vs. Utah Valley game. Come celebrate a great 50 years and show your Redhawk spirit at the game. Click the image below to reserve your spot at the dinner and game.