Morgan Weaver scores the game-winner against #14 Nebraska
0
Nebraska NEB (4-1-0)
1
Winner Washington State WSU (2-1-1)
Nebraska NEB
(4-1-0)
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Final
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Washington State WSU
(2-1-1)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Nebraska NEB 0 0 0
Washington State WSU 0 1 1

Game Recap: Soccer | | Athletic Communications

Weaver's 69th Minute Strike Sends The Cougs Past #14 Nebraska, 1-0

The Cougs shutout another top-25 program at Lower Soccer Field.

In Case You Missed It
... The Match In 140 Words Or Less
PULLMAN, Wash. – Dominating play for 90 minutes, the Washington State soccer team came up with a 1-0 shutout of No. 14 Nebraska to kick off their portion of the 2017 Cougar Classic at Lower Soccer Field. The Cougs (2-1-1) dominated the stat sheet, outshooting the Huskers (4-1-0), 15-7, on the night. After near misses throughout, Morgan Weaver's 69th minute strike off a deflected pass from Kelsee Crenshaw finally broke the scoreless draw for the Cougs.
WSU's defense was stout against the high-powered Husker attack as they were truly threatened just twice on the night. In an entire team defensive effort, the Cougs saw just one shot deflect off the crossbar early in the contest while keeper Ella Dederick was forced to make four saves.

Coach's Quote Of The Match
"We knew it was going to be a tight game, back and forth, Nebraska is a fantastic team which has scored 12 goals and given up one. They're a tough team to break down. They do a great job so hats off to them. I'm more pleased about that we had four or five freshmen tonight that not only started but they were playing ample minutes. We outshot them. We outscored them. We out fouled them and this is a Nebraska team that is for real."

The Moment's That Made The Match
Things You Need To Know
  • The Cougs picked up their third shutout of the season, all at home, and second over a top-25 team.
  • The meeting was the first-ever between WSU and Nebraska.
  • The win marked the biggest upset for the Cougs since shutting out #13 Santa Clara, 1-0, last season on Aug. 25, 2016.
  • Ella Dederick recorded her 10th career shutout, moving her into a tie for seventh all-time in WSU history.
  • Morgan Weaver's goal was her first of the season and ninth of her career. Her goal was the first in the run of play for the Cougs on the season.
  • Kelsee Crenshaw's assist was the fifth of her career and first of the season.
  • Nebraska was shutout for the first time in 2017 after having scored 12 goals in its first four games.
  • The Cougs take on Georgia Southern Sunday at 12:30 p.m. to close out tournament play. Prior to the Cougs' game, Nebraska will face off against Montana, who defeated Georgia Southern, 2-1, Friday night.
  • Attendance: 1957
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