Box Score TACOMA, Washington – The Puget Sound women's soccer team took shot after shot in the first half but failed to find the back of the net as it fell 1-0 to Whitworth on Sunday afternoon.
The Loggers took 15 shots in the first half by 12 different players. Seven of the shots were saved by the Pirate goalkeeper. Annie Jonsson, the only Puget Sound player to take a shot in the second half, led the Loggers in shots with three in the match.
Whitworth (3-7-1, 2-5 NWC) took a 1-0 lead three minutes into the first half. Puget Sound (6-3, 4-2 NWC) fought back, taking 15 shots in the period. In the 17th minute, Alex Teesdale's header nearly went in but hit the post instead. The Loggers took seven shots on goal in the half but the Pirates finished the period up by one.
In the second half, Jonsson took two shots that were just wide. The Puget Sound defense held the Pirates without a shot for a 30 minute span. However, the Loggers were unable to score a goal as they ultimately came up short to Whitworth, 1-0.
The Loggers outshot the Pirates (17-4) and had more corner kicks (8-4). Goalkeeper Lauren Thomas made one save in the loss.
Puget Sound looks to bounce back next weekend as it travels to take on Lewis & Clark and Pacific on Saturday Oct. 11 and Sunday Oct. 12.
