SEATTLE – Seattle University women’s soccer earned a 1-1 draw against Santa Clara on Saturday evening at Championship Field, as the Redhawks rallied in the second half to secure a result at home.
After a scoreless first half, Santa Clara took a 1-0 lead in the 48th minute. Seattle U responded in the 73rd minute when U’i Kaaihue found the back of the net for her seventh goal of the season, with Jaelyn Byeman providing the assist to level the match.
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The Redhawks created opportunities throughout the contest, finishing with seven shots, including two on target, and five corner kicks. Seattle U held a 58-percent share of possession in the first half and continued to apply pressure after the break, earning four corner kicks in the second half.
In goal, Kassidy Kirgan played all 90 minutes and made two saves to help Seattle U earn the draw. The Redhawks faced 11 shots from Santa Clara, with Kirgan making both saves in the second half.
The draw moves the Redhawks to 9-4-3 overall and to 3-1-1 in conference play. They will be back in action in a week when they host Loyola Marymount next Saturday at Championship Field.
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