Zags Shutout Kansas State, 2-0

Sunday, August 25

Spokane, WA

12 p.m.

Gonzaga University

1-1-1, 0-0-0

Kansas State

1-2-0, 0-0-0

Team	1	2	Final F
Kansas St.	0	0	0
Gonzaga	1	1	2

8/25/2024 2:50:00 PM | Women's Soccer

Box Score Final stats

First win in Katie Benz head coaching era

SPOKANE, Wash. – Gonzaga women's soccer picked up the first win in the Katie Benz head coaching era with a 2-0 shutout over Kansas State at Luger Field Sunday.

The Bulldogs (1-1-1) controlled the match, outshooting KSU 19-5, and possessing the ball for 57 percent of the game. GU was on the attacking end of the field for 77 percent of its possession. The Zags also had a 9-1 advantage in shots on goal and 10-2 edge in corner kicks.

Alexis Parker opened the scoring with her first career goal in the 37^th minute. She slid in a shot to the far post after a pass from Annie Boyden.

In the 55^th minute, Chelsea Le found the back of the net for the third time in her career. She struck in a loose ball in the box to the top left-hand corner of the goal.

Gonzaga forced the Wildcats' (1-2-0) Murphy Sheaff into seven saves. Lauren Towne had one save in the Bulldog net.

Erin Ewers and Emelia Warta both took a match-high four shots. Warta placed three on frame.

The Zags return to the road for three straight matches. GU is at No. 9 Arkansas (2-0-1) next Thursday at 5 p.m. Pacific Time.