Women's Soccer | 9/22/2017 1:14:00 PM

ELLENSBURG, Wash. (Sept. 22) – The Central Washington University women's soccer team takes on Simon Fraser University in a Great Northwest Athletic Conference match on Saturday (Sept. 23) at noon.
 
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FROM THE COACH
 
"For the first week of school, we've been on the road the past few years," CWU Head Coach Michael Farrand said.  "Our girls have missed day one and day two and whether you're a freshman or a senior, it puts a lot of pressure on you to get your school year off on a good start.  We've had a chance to get some bodies healthy and practice, it's been a good week.  Being home this week has been great for our student life and our student-athlete experience."
 
"Annie has done a great job and turned Simon Fraser around," Farrand added.  "They've got a great player in Pringle up top and their defense has gotten solid.  We've gone up there twice and dropped points twice opening up away.  We have them here at home and have a weekend where we can get a great crowd and play some great soccer."
 
SCOUTING SIMON FRASER
 
The Clan are coming off a 4-0 loss to No. 1 Western Washington.  The Clan fired off just five shots, while their defense allowed the Vikings to take 26. 
 
The Vikings tallied once in the 28^th minute, once in the 51^st, then struck twice in the 83^rd minute to seal the deal.
 
Simon Fraser sits at 2-4-0 on the season and 0-2-0 in GNAC play.  Away from home, the Clan are 1-1-0.
 
Emma Pringle leads the offense for Simon Fraser.  She's scored four goals and added one assist for nine points.  Lauren Fuerderer, Carmen Brown, Katelyn Erhardsen, and Jenna Baxter have added goals as well for the Clan.
 
In goal, Priya Sandhu has handled the majority of the keeper duties.  In six games Sandhu has allowed 12 goals and made 28 saves.
 
RETURN TO FORM
 
The Wildcats are looking for their first win in GNAC play after drawing 0-0 to Concordia on Sunday.
 
Mackenzie Nolte leads the Wildcats with four goals and one assist.  Sophia Keenan has scored a pair of goals during her freshman season, thus far.  Whitney Lowe and Lexsi Manning have tallied markers of their own as well.
 
Emily Holt has allowed seven goals and made 31 saves in net for the Wildcats, including one clean sheet.
 
LAST TIME OUT
 
The Wildcats played GNAC foe Concordia University to a 0-0 draw on Sunday (Sept. 17) in Ellensburg. 
 
Holt came up with nine saves, including a point blank 1-on-1 save late in the second overtime period.
 
Central fired 20 shots goalward against the Cavaliers, but could not find the back of the net.
 
RECENT HISTORY
 
The last time Simon Fraser and Central Washington squared off in Ellensburg, the Wildcats recorded a 5-2 victory on October 24, 2015.  Both Nolte and Lowe scored goals.
 
The Wildcats are 1-2-0 against Simon Fraser in regular season matches over the past two seasons.