MATCH #16
Western Oregon (7-7-1, 3-6-1 GNAC) vs. Seattle Pacific (10-3-2, 6-3-2 GNAC)
Thursday, Oct. 29, at. 7 p.m.
Seattle, Wash. – Interbay Stadium
 
MATCH #17
Western Oregon (7-7-1, 3-6-1 GNAC) vs. Simon Fraser (6-5-2, 4-5-1 GNAC)
Saturday, Oct. 31, at. 5 p.m.
Burnaby, B.C. – Terry Fox Field

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MONMOUTH, Ore. – Western Oregon soccer will battle in their final games of the regular GNAC season on Thursday against Seattle Pacific and on Saturday against Simon Fraser.
 
Last week, the Wolves split their games with a 3-1 win against Northwest Nazarene and a 1-0 loss against Montana State Billings. On October 22, Dana Goularte, Makana Pundyke, and Taylor Higa each tallied a goal to secure the victory against the Crusaders, despite one Northwest Nazarene goal in the first half. Two days later on October 24, the Wolves outshot the YellowJackets, 14-4, but the lone goal of the game went to Montana State Billings.
 
As Western Oregon soccer is seventh in the GNAC standings and currently has a 2-3-1 away record, they look to close the season with two road victories in Seattle and Burnaby.
 
TALLY IT UP
After 15 matches, the Wolves have scored 23 goals, averaging 1.53 per game. 11 Wolves have contributed to the scoring total. While Pundyke and Vicky Cruz Rosales continue to lead the team in goals—Pundyke with six and Rosales with five—Higa, Goularte, Allison Sprecher, Mariah Konyn, Dani Payne, Savannah Bogan, Shelby Peterson, Allison Frost, and Machaela Rapozo have also put at least one point on the board for the Wolves.
 
Additionally, Western Oregon has taken 182 total shots with 86 on goal and an average of 12.13 shots per game. In the past four consecutive games, the Wolves have taken at least 10 shots each game. Six Wolves are in double digits when it comes to total shots including Pundyke (28), Higa (27), Rosales (22), Konyn (18), Dacia Alexander (13), and Bogan (10). Pundyke, Rosales, Higa, and Konyn are also in double digits with their shots on goal statistics.
 
ABOUT SEATTLE PACIFIC
Currently third in the GNAC standings, the Falcons have clinched a conference tournament berth. They are 10-3-2 overall and 6-3-2 in GNAC play. Last week, Seattle Pacific went into double overtime with Central Washington, but ended the game in a 1-1 tie. They also hosted Saint Martin's at home and defeated them, 4-0.
 
Overall, the Falcons have scored 25 goals and taken a total of 277 shots. Hannah Huesers leads the GNAC in goals and shots as she has totaled 12 goals and 73 shots this season, averaging 4.87 shots per game. Laura Moore is also a significant component in the offense as she has five goals and three assists. On the supportive end, Isabel Farrell, who also has two goals, and Mickayla Mury each have four assists.
 
Defensively, Seattle Pacific has allowed 12 goals this season, limiting their opponents to take 136 shots total. Goalkeeper Molly Stinson has made 52 saves, and she has five shutouts under her belt.
 
All-time Series: Seattle Pacific leads 26-2-1
Last Meeting: Lost 3-1 in Monmouth (October 10)
 
ABOUT SIMON FRASER
Simon Fraser sits tied with Central Washington in fifth place in the GNAC standings with 13 points. With a 6-5-2 overall record and a 4-5-1 conference record, the Clan looks to earn a spot in the GNAC tournament. Last week, Simon Fraser endured two road losses. Western Washington downed the Clan with four goals, whereas Central Washington had the final say in a 5-2 victory.
 
The Clan has scored 16 goals and made 204 shots. The majority of their goals have come from Christina Dickson as she has seven goals, and she also has three assists. Olivia Aguiar is right behind Dickson with three goals. Six other Simon Fraser athletes have contributed one goal each to the team total.
 
Facing 155 total shots, Simon Fraser has allowed 21 goals this season. Priya Sandhu has made 57 saves and totaled six shutouts.
 
All-time Series: Simon Fraser leads 9-5-2
Last Meeting: Won 4-0 in Monmouth (2014)