SEATTLE, Wash. — Seattle U women’s soccer returns to action Saturday, Oct. 17, welcoming Santa Clara to Championship Field for a showdown between two top West Coast Conference contenders. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. PT.
MATCH FACTS
- Seattle U (9-4-2, 3-1-0 WCC) vs Santa Clara (7-2-5, 3-0-1 WCC)
- Location: Championship Field | Seattle, WA
- Time: 6:00pm PDT
- Series History: 5th all-time meeting, Redhawks trail 0-2-2
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- Live Stats: Here
REDHAWK HEADLINES
ALL-TIME RECORD
Saturday’s matchup marks the fifth all-time meeting between Seattle U and Santa Clara, with the Redhawks seeking their first win in the series (0-2-2). The sides first met as conference foes last season, playing to a 3-3 draw in California. U’i Kaaihue, Marla Gaudlitz and Caroline Penner each found the net for Seattle U, while Kassidy Kirgan recorded three saves in goal.
LAST TIME OUT
Seattle U secured its third conference win of the season last Saturday, topping Pacific, 2-1. Kailee Wilson opened the scoring in the 35th minute before Kyla Schuster doubled the Redhawks’ lead just seconds into the second half. The Tigers found the net in the 84th minute, but Seattle U held on for the victory.
NO PLACE LIKE CHAMP
The Redhawks have established one of the nation’s strongest home-field advantages, going 7-0-1 at Championship Field while outscoring opponents 26-4. Seattle U has also recorded five shutouts across those eight matches.
REDHAWKS PICKED 5th IN PRESEASON POLL
The Redhawks were picked fifth in the preseason coaches’ poll entering their second season in the West Coast Conference. Seattle U finished tied for fourth with Gonzaga last season, while U’i Kaaihue was the lone Redhawk selected to the preseason All-WCC Team.
WILSON NAMED PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Kailee Wilson was named WCC Offensive Player of the Week for the second time this season after a seven-point stretch across two matches. The senior recorded her first career brace and added an assist in a home win over San Diego before opening the scoring at Pacific. It marks the second time this season Wilson has totaled seven points across back-to-back games.
SCHUSTER KEEPS ON ASSISTING
Kyla Schuster tallied her eighth assist of the season last Wednesday, extending her conference lead while ranking ninth nationally. The midfielder has recorded a point in seven matches this season, including multiple points in five contests.
TOP RANKED ATTACK
Seattle U’s attack leads the WCC and ranks 18th nationally with 99 points on the season. Kailee Wilson leads the Redhawks with seven goals, followed by U’i Kaaihue with six, while Kyla Schuster paces the squad with eight assists.
KIRGAN SECURES 35th CAREER WIN
Kassidy Kirgan earned her 35th career victory Saturday at Pacific. The senior has recorded exactly 10 wins in each of her first three collegiate seasons and has five games remaining to extend that streak in her final campaign.
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