Brianna Alger
2
Winner Washington State WSU (7-3-2, 2-2-0)
1
Oregon ORE (6-6-0, 0-4-0)
Winner
Washington State WSU
(7-3-2, 2-2-0)
2
Final
1
Oregon ORE
(6-6-0, 0-4-0)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Washington State WSU 2 0 2
Oregon ORE 0 1 1

Game Recap: Soccer | | Athletic Communications

Two First Half Strikes Hold Up As WSU Takes Down Oregon In Eugene

The Cougs picked up goals from Alger and Weaver in the win.

In Case You Missed It
... The Match In 140 Words Or Less
EUGENE, Ore. - On the road for the first time in Pac-12 play, the Cougs (7-3-2, 2-2-0) took advantage of a pair of first half strikes to down Oregon (6-6-0, 0-4-0), 2-1, Thursday night at Papé Field. Dominating the first 45 minutes, the Cougs made good in the 20' when freshman Brianna Alger took a clearance off the foot of Halla Hinriksdottir and slid home the first goal of the game for WSU. 12 minutes later, Morgan Weaver netted what would be the game-winning goal as she played a two-woman game with Elyse Bennett to break down the Ducks' defense. After a bad penalty allowed Oregon to cut into the Cougs' lead early in the second half, WSU's defense led by their keeper Ella Dederick, entrenched down in defensive third to stymie any comeback hopes by the Ducks.

Coach's Quote Of The Match
"We are super excited for this win tonight. It was a complete team victory. It is always tough to win on the road in the Pac-12 and we put together a gutsy performance with some great goals early. This young team continues to surprise me in great way."

The Moment's That Made The Match Things You Need To Know
  • The Cougs came up with their second road win of the year and first in Pac-12 play. The win also marked the Cougs first road win in the Pac-12 since a 3-1 win over Washington to close out the 2015 season.
  • The win improved WSU's unbeaten streak against Oregon to six games while the Cougs have won the last two meetings in Eugene by the same 2-1 final tally.
  • Brianna Alger's goal at 19:12 was the fifth fastest goal for the Cougs on the year. She had entered as a sub just three minutes prior to scoring.
  • Morgan Weaver came up with her fourth game-winning goal of the season, the most of any player in the Pac-12. 
  • Weaver scored for the second-straight game to run her total to a team-best six goals on the year, tying for fifth most in the Pac-12.
  • Elyse Bennett recorded her first career assist, first career game-winning assist, and first career point in the game. 
  • The Cougs improved to 6-1-0 on the year when scoring first and 4-1-0 when leading at halftime. WSU is 6-0-2 when allowing fewer than two goals.
  • The 13 first half shots were the most in a half by the Cougs since taking 14 in the second half against Oregon last season. Their 15 total shots matched their season high from Montana which came in a double-overtime contest.
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