ELLENSBURG, Wash. - The Central Washington University women's soccer team concluded their season at Tomlinson Stadium Saturday evening, settling for a 1-1 draw with Saint Martin's.
The team honored their seven seniors pregame:
Cassidie Andrews,
Finn Sprankle,
Jaxyn Farmen,
Peyton Vogel,
Grace Jackson,
Tess Sparks, and
Payton Lindell.
QUOTING HEAD COACH LINDSEY LEE
"It was a good fight against Saint Martin's tonight, but I'm proud of the girls for battling through the final whistle. I'm happy we were able to honor our seniors pregame for their years of commitment to our program."
1ST HALF
- The Wildcats controlled the tempo of the game in the early portions, ripping off the first four shots of the game ahead of the 13th minute.
- In the 17th and 20th minute, Emily Darcy and Payton Lindell recorded shots on goal to force SMU's goalkeeper into a pair of saves.
- Saint Martin's registered five shots in the first half, in comparison to CWU's eight, but both teams entered halftime scoreless.
2ND HALF
- The scoring got started at the penalty spot in the 65th minute. Jamine Biava fouled Casey Park near the edge of the box, and Park buried the ball past the SMU goalie to put the Wildcats up 1-0.
- Saint Martins' Payton Aselton picked up a yellow card in the 79th minute.
- The Saints piled on pressure late in the second half, and broke through in the 88th minute as SMU's Ravyn Mummey slotted the ball past Kassandra Jaggard.
- A last-minute attack for the Wildcats fell short and the final whistle blew, ending the team's season. The 'Cats finished the year 3-12-4 (2-8-4 GNAC).
