TUCSON, Ariz. – The Washington State women's soccer team (8-4, 1-3) defeated the Arizona Wildcats (4-5-3, 1-3), 2-1, Thursday night in Tucson, Ariz. WSU came back from a first-half deficit, spurred by a goal from senior Margie Detrizio in the 55th minute, as freshman Reagan Kotschau netted the game-winner from the penalty spot in the final 10 minutes. The Cougars picked up their first Pac-12 win of the season and remained undefeated on the road with the victory.
 
WSU found itself trailing just before the halftime whistle when the Wildcats played a free kick into the Cougars' defensive area. WSU's backline fended off the initial service, but Arizona jumped on the ball, recycling it back into the area. The Wildcats made a give-and-go at the top of the box and Nicole Dallin finished for the opening goal.
 
The Cougars returned from the locker room, looking to better control the midfield and limit Arizona's room to work with. WSU's chance came less than 10 minutes into the second period, as Reese Tappan lofted a ball down the right flank for a sprinting Megan Santa Cruz. The freshman ran onto the ball, beating a defender to create space for service on the endline. Detrizio met the low, driven ball just outside the goal and punched the equalizer into the net, and provided Santa Cruz with her first career assist. Detrizio, returning to her home state of Arizona, notched her team-best fifth goal of the season, and her 23rd career goal. The finish brought her to 60 career points, seventh in program history, and tied for seventh in career goals scored.
 
With the score level, the match settled into a box-to-box battle with limited quality opportunities in the attacking area. The Cougars clinched the win in the 86th minute when fifth-year senior Brianna McReynold drew a penalty on a challenge from behind in the box.
 
Cougar freshman Reagan Kotschau stepped to the spot and calmly finished the game-winning goal, her second of the season. The penalty was WSU's second of the season after Grayson Lynch finished from the spot in the Cougars' win at Texas A&M in August.
 
WSU's backline fended off a late Arizona push, limiting the Wildcats to just one shot after taking the lead. Nadia Cooper earned her 25th career win and made three saves in the match. Keeley Copper became the first Cougar to eclipse 1,000 minutes played in 2023.
 
Washington State returns to the pitch Sunday, Oct. 8, in Tempe, Ariz., against the Sun Devils. Kickoff against Arizona State is scheduled for 12 p.m. PT live on Pac-12 Arizona.
 
Stat of the Match
Margie Detrizio tallied her 23rd career goal, tied for seventh in program history, as the Cougars picked up their second win of the year after trailing at halftime.
 
Postgame Notes

• The Cougars improved to 17-9-2 all-time against the Wildcats, extending their unbeaten streak against Arizona to three matches
• Margie Detrizio scored her team-best fifth goal of the season
• Detrizio's 23rd career goal ties her for 7th all-time in WSU history
• Detrizio's career point total increases to 60, seventh all-time in Cougar history
• Megan Santa Cruz earned her first career assist on Detrizio's goal
• Bridget Rieken made her 81st career appearance to move into a tie for ninth-most matches played in school history
• Detrizio registered five shots against the Wildcats, bringing her career total to 201 shots, moving to sixth-most in program history
• Rieken moved into a tie with Nicole Setterlund with 78 career starts in program history, 7th all-time
• Keeley Copper surpassed 1,000 minutes this season and has played a full 90 minutes every match
• Nadia Cooper increased her career save total to 145, and three saves shy of seventh in school history
• Nadia Cooper earned her 25th career win and sits four wins shy from fourth in program history
• Todd Shulenberger earned his 97th career win