MOSCOW, Idaho — scored in the 16th minute, and added a late insurance goal to lead Idaho past UC Riverside 2-0 in the women's soccer season opener for both teams Thursday night at the P1FCU Kibbie Dome.
Whitehead, a Washington State transfer, broke through early for the Vandals (1-0) with her first goal of the season and her first in an Idaho uniform.
intercepted a pass from a highlander around midfield and sent a clean ball to Whitehead streaking down the sideline. She drove into the box and punched the ball past the goalkeeper for the early 1-0 lead.