Willamette University Women's Soccer Loses Heartbreaker to Whitworth

Willamette falls 2-1 in overtime

SALEM, Ore. - The Willamette University women's soccer team lost a close battle to Whitworth University, 2-1 in overtime. Whitworth currently sits atop the Northwest Conference. They climbed to 8-3-0 overall and 6-1-0 in the NWC. Willamette moved to 4-6-0 overall and 3-3-0 in the NWC.

Willamette scored first on another goal by junior Stephanie Skelly (MF, Poulsbo, WA/North Kitsap HS). Skelly netted her sixth goal of the season when she intercepted a ball played to the Whitworth goalkeeper. Her unassisted goal came in the 34th minute.

The Bearcats were able to hold Whitworth scoreless through most of the game until the Pirates scored in the 82nd minute. Sidonia Davin was assisted by DeeDee Garbe. The goal tied the game at 1-1 with less than ten minutes remaining in regulation.

Whitworth scored the winning goal in the 94th minute when Abbie Moseley netted a shot from 24 yards out. The goal was Moseley's first of the season and kept the Pirates on top of the conference.

The Pirates controlled the ball for most of the game. Even so, Willamette attempted seven shots while Whitworth took nine.

Senior Kelli Gano (GK, Portland, OR/Cleveland HS) was the keeper of record for WU. She made six saves and allowed to goals in 100 minutes.

Callie Bergstrom picked up the win in goal for the Pirates. She made three saves.

Willamette is back in action on Saturday, Oct. 9 at home against Pacific University. The game will begin at 12 p.m. (PDT) at Sparks Field.

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