Box Score Burnaby B.C. - The Wildcats clawed to an early second-half lead, but ultimately fell 3-2 as the 'Cats took on Simon Fraser at Terry Fox Field in Burnaby, B.C., earlier today.  

"Today's match was well fought. The ladies continued to put in the group effort to impact the game. And for that, the staff and myself are proud of the effort today" Head Coach Lindsey Lee said following the match.  

Simon Fraser struck early in the third minute of the contest when Katie Richardson grabbed a rebound and buried it. The Wildcats responded in the 10th minute with a goal from Emily Darcy, her 6th on the season. Darcy received a pass from Jordan Bartlow, brought the ball up, got past the goalkeeper and poked the equalizer into the goal.
 
SFU had a breakaway in the 22nd minute, Muzzolini had a point-blank chance, but Kassandra Jaggard aggressively came out to make the save. The 'Cats had a great opportunity on a corner kick in the 44th minute, but Nicole Anderson batted it away.  

It was all square at the half 1-1, despite Simon Fraser leading in shots 14-6 and corner kicks 6-2.

Central started the second half with a bang. Maggie McBroom struck in the 49th minute giving the 'Cats their first lead. SFU responded by upping the intensity, Zaurrini received a corner kick and put it into the right side of the net in the 64rd minute, tying the match 2-2.  

SFU provided the fireworks for the home crowd in the 73nd minute when Kate Cartier served a corner into the box headed by Kiara Buono, off of a CWU defender and into the goal for the lead. Simon Fraser would hold off the pressure from the Wildcats for the rest of the way to secure the victory.

SCORING RECAP
3' SFU Goal. Scored by Katie Richardson (1). CWU 0-1 SFU.

10' CWU Goal. Scored by Emily Darcy (6), assisted by Jordan Bartlow. CWU 1-1 SFU.

49' CWU Goal. Scored by Maggie McBroom (1), assisted by Emily Darcy. CWU 2-1 SFU.

64' SFU Goal. Scored by Giuliana Zaurrini (3), assisted by Isabella Muzzolini and Jenieva Musico. CWU 2-2 SFU.

73' CWU Own Goal. CWU 2-3 SFU.

UP NEXT
The loss put Central Washington in 7th place, making for a challenging path to the GNAC Championships. The Wildcat's next game marks the final home game of the season, Thursday, October 27th, at 3 p.m. against Seattle Pacific.