Match 13
Saturday, Oct. 19
Gonzaga at Portland, 7 p.m.
Portland, Ore. - Merlo Field
Live stats and video links available at GoZags.com
Series Record: Portland leads the all-time series 20-0-1
BULLDOGS AT NO. 5 PORTLAND SATURDAY: The Gonzaga University women's soccer team continues West Coast Conference action Saturday when it battles the University of Portland at Merlo Field in Portland, Ore. The match between the Bulldogs and Pilots is set for 7 p.m. GU enters into the contest with a 1-1 league record, while UP has a 3-0 WCC mark.
ABOUT THE PORTLAND PILOTS: The University of Portland currently sits in first place in the West Coast Conference with a league record of 3-0. The fifth-ranked Pilots are 11-1-1 overall with their lone loss being a 3-2 setback to then-No. 7 Wake Forest University. UP, who has played three Top 15 squads this season, also tied then No. 2 Stanford University 1-1 in double-overtime. Micaela Capelle leads the squad with eight goals and four assists for a team-leading 20 points. Amanda Frisbie has tallied six goals and one assist for 13 points. Pilot keeper Erin Dees has recorded five shutouts, allowed nine goals and has a 0.77 goals against average. Portland is coached by Garett Smith.
2012 DOUBLE-OVERTIME TIE VERSUS PILOTS: In 2012, the Gonzaga University women's soccer team tied the University of Portland 1-1 after a hard-fought 110 minutes. The double-overtime tie was a historic moment for the Zags program as it was the first non-loss against the nationally recognized Pilots in 21 matches. It also was only the fourth time they have scored against a program that has gone to 19 NCAA Tournaments and won the National Championship in both 2002 and 2005.
ZAGS WEST COAST CONFERENCE HISTORY: Gonzaga University women's soccer ended the 2012 West Coast Conference season with a 1-6-1 mark. The Bulldogs tie came against the University of Portland - a 1-1 double-overtime tie - and was the first non-loss against the Pilots in 21 matches dating back to the 1992 campaign. The most wins in a league season for GU has been three coming in five different seasons, including 2010 when the Zags closed out WCC at 3-4.
AMY EDWARDS IN FIFTH YEAR AT THE HELM: Gonzaga University women's soccer head coach Amy Edwards is in her fifth-year at the helm in 2013. Edwards currently holds a 34-49-4 overall record and is the second winningest coach in Gonzaga history. To see Edwards' full bio, go to GoZags.com.
SIX DIFFERENT PLAYERS HAVE SCORED FOR GONZAGA: Six different Gonzaga University women's soccer players have scored this season. Three sophomore's, one freshman, one junior and a senior make-up the goal scoring. Sophomore Heather Johnson and freshman Karley Baggerly lead the team with three goals each.
JOHNSON TALLIES TWO GOALS IN 3-0 WIN OVER EASTERN WASHINGTON: Gonzaga University women's soccer sophomore Heather Johnson tallied two goals to pace the Bulldogs to a 3-0 victory over Eastern Washington University Tuesday at the Gonzaga Soccer Field. Johnson tallied the Bulldogs first multi-goal match since classmate Sila Tuiofea scored two goals in GU's 2012 season opening 3-1 win over the University of South Dakota. Johnson has now notched four goals in her career.
BAGGERLY SCORES FIRST COLLEGIATE GOAL VERSUS EASTERN WASHINGTON: Gonzaga University women's soccer freshman Karley Baggerly scored her first collegiate goal in the Zags victory over Eastern Washington, Sept. 17. Baggerly's first goal was the second of the match and came in the 48th minute. Baggerly is tied with sophomore Heather Johnson for most goals scored on the squad with three.
EMILY ECKMANN NOTCHES THIRD CAREER GOAL: Gonzaga University women's soccer senior Emily Eckmann notched the Bulldogs final goal in their 3-1 victory at Loyola Marymount, Oct. 13. It was the midfielders fourth goal of her career and second of the year. She also tallied the lone goal in the Zags 3-1 setback at Oklahoma State University, Sept. 1.
FRESHMAN SARAH SWANSON SEES FIRST ACTION IN GOAL: Gonzaga University women's soccer freshman goalkeeper Sarah Swanson saw her first collegiate action in the Bulldogs 1-0 setback to Fresno State, Sept. 6. Swanson replaced sophomore Christie Tombari in the 25th minute. She went on to play the final 66 minutes and did not allow a goal.
WHAT GONZAGA RETURNED: The Gonzaga University women's soccer squad returned 14 letterwinners in 2013, including seven starters, and adds 11 newcomers and two returning redshirts. The team is led by seniors Emily Eckmann and Ali Ohashi, along with a strong junior class of Tori Lee, Cricket Harber, Katey Pennington, Kasey Rubosky and Jordan Travis. Rubosky, a midfielder, returns as the squad's leader in points and goals, having notched 10 points on four goals and two assists a season ago. Lee, another midfielder, is the Bulldogs returning assists leader, having tallied five as a sophomore.
A TON OF NEW FACES: Gonzaga University welcomed 11 newcomers to its women's soccer team in 2013. The last time the Bulldogs has such a large freshman class was in 2010 when head coach Amy Edwards - then in her second season with the Zags - also welcomed 11 freshman. This year's freshman class consists of four defenders, three midfielders, two forwards and two goalkeepers. They also represent four different states: California, Oregon, Utah and Washington.
COACHES TAB ZAGS NINTH: The Gonzaga University women's soccer team has been selected to finish ninth in the 2013 West Coast Conference season according to a preseason vote of the league's head coaches. The Zags received 22 votes in this year's poll, after losing four starters off a squad that went 8-11-1 and 1-6-1 in the conference a year ago. Santa Clara University was selected as the preseason favorite to win the 2013 WCC title. The Broncos captured all nine possible first place votes, and 81 overall points in the poll.
FOLLOW THE BULLDOGS LIVE: All Gonzaga University home matches will be video streamed and available via live stats on the internet at http://www.gozags.com. Check the Gonzaga website to sign up for live video streaming.
FOLLOW THE ZAGS ON TWITTER: Follow every step of the Gonzaga University's women's soccer season at www.twitter.com/zagswsoccer. Fans can also follow head coach Amy Edwards at www.twitter.com/amyedwards. You can also get instant game scores and updates at the official Bulldog athletic twitter site at www.twitter.com/GonzagaBulldogs.
