TACOMA, Wash. - - Puget Sound women's soccer secured a 3-1 win over Whitman on Saturday afternoon at Baker Stadium, powered by a dominant offense and a pair of set piece goals.
With the win, the Loggers improve to a 8-0 conference record and remain top of the standings in the Northwest Conference.
How it Happened
Puget Sound set the tone early, overwhelming the Blues' defense with pressure.
The breakthrough came in the 21st minute when Kate Short capitalized on a pass from Sofia Evans, slotting home her seventh goal of the season (leading the NWC) to put the Loggers ahead 1-0.
Just minutes later, Kaitlyn Osada doubled the lead on a free kick, burying a low ball to send Puget Sound into halftime with a 2-0 advantage.
Whitman found a response early in the second half when the Blues converted on a penalty kick to make it 2-1.
Ellie Rutkin put the exclamation mark on the afternoon in the 81st minute with a penalty kick to win 3-1.
The Loggers dominated the stat sheet, out shooting the Blues 24-1 and earning seven corner kicks to Whitman's zero.
Top Performers
Evans orchestrated the attack with one assist and five shots. Short notched her seventh goal of the year on three shots. Rookie Osada sparked the offense with a free kick goal and three shots.
What Happens Next
Puget Sound returns to action on Friday, October 16 at 7:45 p.m. at Pacific University (Oregon).
