ASU Soccer: Upset bid falls short against USC

After scoring the opening goal, ASU soccer conceded two goals in the second half after defender Angela Boyle was sent off with a red card.

ASU soccer battled hard against No. 6 USC, going toe-to-toe with the defending National Champions for 90 minutes. However, they fell just short, losing 2-1.

Arizona State struck first in the 10th minute. Junior forward Jemma Purfield beat a defender off the dribble and ripped a low strike into the side netting of the goal. With a 1-0 lead and an advantage in possession, ASU looked like they were in good shape to get a result.

Right before half-time, ASU’s chances got even better. USC’s Dominique Randall was sent off the field with a questionable red card in…