PULLMAN, Wash. – The No. 23 Washington State women's soccer team (4-0-0) defeated Weber State (0-4-0), 3-1, Sunday afternoon at Lower Soccer Field. Three different Cougars scored to continue a perfect start to the season with goals from senior Margie Detrizio, junior Rajanah Reed, and freshman Naomi Clark.
 
Detrizio scored the opening goal for WSU in the 22nd minute when Reed rushed forward with the ball, taking space down the right side. Reed squared the ball across the penalty area to a streaking Detrizio for the easy goal and Reed's first assist of her career.
 
With the goal, Detrizio earned her second goal of the season, and 20th career goal, to move into the school's top-10 career scoring list. The Cougars took the 1-0 lead into halftime, leading at the break for the first time this season.
 
Returning from the locker room, Weber State jumped on an early opportunity in the 49th minute to level the game. The Wildcats' Grace Kirby dribbled at the top of the box before rocketing a shot to the upper far post and into the side netting for the equalizer.
 
With the score square, the Cougars adjusted tactics to secure the backline and possess the ball into the attacking third. WSU pressed forward with 22 total shots. The Cougars found the game-winner in the 65th minute when Reed scored her first career goal. The Arizona junior chased down a loose ball on the Weber State endline, before dribbling back through a pair of defenders to turn and fire home the game-winning goal from the edge of the 6-yard box.
 
WSU's Clark would add the insurance goal just over 10 minutes later, tallying her third of the season in the 76th minute. Clark received a ball from junior Reese Tappan, with her back to goal at the corner of the penalty area. The Arizona freshman turned on her defender and curled a left-footed shot up and around the keeper to find the top far corner and the 3-1 lead.
 
After a shaky start, the Cougar defense found its form, limiting Weber State to six total shots, and just two attempts on target. The Cougars tallied 12 corner kicks to Weber State's one, while putting eight shots on frame. Junior goalkeeper Nadia Cooper picked up her 22nd career win.
 
Washington State returns to action Thursday, Aug. 31, to close the opening month of the season against San Diego State at Lower Soccer Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. with a "Beach Party" theme and coverage on a WSU live stream.
 
Stat of the Match
The Cougars start the season 4-0-0 for the first time since 2019, when WSU made its run to the 2019 College Cup.
 
Postgame Notes

• Margie Detrizio scored her second goal of the year and 20th career goal, moving into a tie at 10th place on WSU's all-time scoring list
• Detrizio earned two points in the win to secure 10th all-time in school history with 53 points
• Rajanah Reed scored her first career goal for the game-winner and earned her first career assist on the opening goal to Detrizio
• Naomi Clark scored her third goal of the season
• Reese Tappan picked up her second assist of the season with her short ball to Clark for her goal
• Kiki Smith and Rajanah Reed made their first career starts
• Jensyn Lins made her collegiate debut, subbing on in the second half
• Khalia Gathright made her season debut, subbing on in the first half
• Cooper earned her 22nd career win, moving her two wins shy of fifth in school history
• With the win, Todd Shulenberger earned his 93rd career victory
• The Cougars improved to 5-0-0 all-time against Weber State
• WSU started the season 4-0-0 for the first time since 2019 season