PORTLAND, Ore. – The Washington State women's soccer team lost to Portland, 0-1, Saturday night at Merlo Field in Portland, Oregon. Under heavy rain and strong wind gusts, the Pilots scored an early 11th minute goal and held on for the single-goal win.
In a defensive battle, the Cougars and Pilots entered the match allowing fewer than one goal per game. The single goal proved the difference for the home side, despite WSU outshooting UP 13-9.
WSU senior goalkeeper matched her season high with four saves, bringing her season total to 24 saves and just 0.