Weber State University Athletics
Weber State University
Portland State
WSU Fights to Draw With Vikings
10/14/2007 6:00:00 AM | Women's Soccer
PORTLAND, Ore. -- For the second time in three days, the Weber State women's soccer team played into double overtime. Sunday's match, however, ended a little better for the 'Cats as they earned their first Big Sky point of the season with a scoreless tie with Portland State at PGE Park.
WSU goalkeeper Rebecca Ritchie recorded seven saves to earn the shutout in just her second match back after missing nearly a month with a concussion. The clean sheet is the second of the season for the sophomore from Hilton, NY.
The Wildcats (4-6-2 overall; 0-1-1 Big Sky) were outshot by Portland State (5-6-2; 1-0-1), with the Vikings also holding a 7-4 edge in shots on goal and an 11-7 edge in corner kicks.
Weber State's best scoring opportunity in the first half came off a corner kick in the 43rd minute. Junior midfielder Shaylee Hyde took the kick and senior forward Natalie Blaylock's header sailed right of the goal.
In the 83rd minute, a Viking foul set‑up a shot of an indirect free kick for senior midfielder Cassidy Williams from 20 yards out. PSU keeper Cris Lewis, though, was there to make a save on the shot attempt. Lewis posted four saves to earn the shutout for the Viks.
In the final minute of regulation, a header by junior forward Molli Nelson sailed right, and then followi.ng a corner kick, McCoy's header also missed right of the goal.
The Wildcats will return home for the next three matches, all of which are conference contests. The first of the three-match set will be against Northern Colorado on Thursday, Oct. 18 at 3:00 p.m. on the Wildcat Soccer Field.
Game Stats
Weber State 0 0 0 0 ‑ 0
Portland State 0 0 0 0 ‑ 0
Scoring: None
Shots: Weber State 14 (4‑6‑1‑3); Portland State 15 (6‑5‑2‑2)
Saves: WSU: Ritchie 7 (3‑4‑0‑0); PSU: Lewis 4 (0‑2‑0‑2)
Fouls: Weber State 14 (4‑6‑3‑1); Portland State 19 (5‑8‑3‑3)
Corner Kicks: Weber State 7 (4‑1‑1‑1); Portland State 11 (5‑5‑1‑0)
Offsides: Weber State 9, Portland State 1
Cautions: None
