In Case You Missed It
... The Match In 140 Words Or Less
MISSOULA, Mont. – Playing their second double-overtime game of the weekend, the Cougars (5-1-2) finished 110 minutes of action with a 0-0 draw at Montana (5-4-1) Sunday afternoon. The draw bookended WSU's non-conference play with a shutout draw after opening the 2017 season with a draw against #19 Minnesota. Throughout, the Cougs had their chances to get on the board outshooting Montana, 15-10, and 6-2 in shots on goal. Freshman
Makamae Gomera-Stevens had the Cougs' best chances forcing three tough saves. Defensively, the backline held the Griz in check, allowing one dangerous shot to get to keeper
Ella Dederick early in the second half before clearing the danger. With non-conference play at an end, the Cougs turn their attention to the Pac-12 and No. 2 Stanford which comes to town Thursday for the PAC-12 Network's Game of the Week at Lower Soccer Field.
Coach's Quote Of The Match
"We leave here on a positive note with a result considering the circumstances we played under last game. Montana is a tough team that is very well organized and hard to break down, especially at home on a tough field to play on. I am excited for the girls and the finish to non-conference at 5-1-2. In my time at WSU I believe this was the most challenging non-conference schedule we've had. I'm excited for where we stand heading into Pac-12 play next Thursday."
The Moment's That Made The Match
Things You Need To Know
- The Cougs ran their unbeaten streak to five-straight games.
- All-time, WSU improved to 11-6-2 against Montana and 4-4-1 in Missoula.
- The shutout marked the sixth of the season for WSU and first on the road.
- WSU has played three overtime games in 2017, all double-overtime affairs resulting in a 1-0-2 record.
- The shutout of the Cougs was just the second time WSU has been held scoreless in 2017, the last being in teh double-overtime draw with #19 Minnesota to begin the year.
- Ella Dederick earned her sixth shutout of the season and 13th of her career, tying Meghan Berlingo (2009-10) for fourth all-time in WSU history.
- The Cougs begin Pac-12 play Thursday, Sept. 21 against #2 Stanford at Lower Soccer Field. The game is scheduled for 6 p.m. as the PAC-12 Network Game of the Week.
