PORTLAND, Or - Seattle University women's soccer soared to their first victory of the 2023 season, taking down Portland State, 5-0, Sunday afternoon. Jourdyn Curran scored the first three goals of the match as the Redhawks finished their season opening road trip at 1-1.
It was not only Curran's first colligate hat trick but was also the midfielders first career multi-goal performance as well. Also recording a career first was Sarah Creighton, who's penalty conversion in the 76th minute was her first career goal. U'i Kaaihue also found the back of the net in the 74th.
Defensively, the Redhawks recorded a shutout in big part to freshman keeper Kassidy Kirgan. Her six saves in net helped secure her first career win.
MATCH TIMELINE
9' Goal - Jourdyn Curran (1) assisted by Kailee Wilson
45' Goal - Jourdyn Curran (2)
51' Goal - Jourdyn Curran (3) assist by Makinzie Packwood
74' Goal - U'i Kaaihue (1)
76' Goal (PK) - Sarah Creighton
Next up for the Redhawks will be the 2023 home opener when they play host to San Diego on Thursday, August 24, at Championship Field. The match, a part of a doubleheader with the men's team, is scheduled for a 7pm PT kick off and will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
It was not only Curran's first colligate hat trick but was also the midfielders first career multi-goal performance as well. Also recording a career first was Sarah Creighton, who's penalty conversion in the 76th minute was her first career goal. U'i Kaaihue also found the back of the net in the 74th.
Defensively, the Redhawks recorded a shutout in big part to freshman keeper Kassidy Kirgan. Her six saves in net helped secure her first career win.
MATCH TIMELINE
9' Goal - Jourdyn Curran (1) assisted by Kailee Wilson
45' Goal - Jourdyn Curran (2)
51' Goal - Jourdyn Curran (3) assist by Makinzie Packwood
74' Goal - U'i Kaaihue (1)
76' Goal (PK) - Sarah Creighton
Next up for the Redhawks will be the 2023 home opener when they play host to San Diego on Thursday, August 24, at Championship Field. The match, a part of a doubleheader with the men's team, is scheduled for a 7pm PT kick off and will be broadcast live on ESPN+.