STOCKTON, Calif. – The big games keep coming for the Pacific women's soccer team (5-1-7, 0-1-1) hosting BYU (5-2-4, 1-0-1), who was in the NCAA College Cup Finals in 2021. The Cougars won five straight postseason games including a College Cup match over Santa Clara 0-0 (3-2 PKs). The Cougars fell to National Champion Florida State 0-0 (4-3 PKs).
Coming off a 0-0 tie against a strong Saint Mary's squad, the Tigers prepare for one of their toughest tests of the season.
"What a way to finish off the first week of WCC matches with a home match vs. BYU," said Co-Head Coach
J.J. Wozniak.
The Tigers have outscored opponents 18-14 this season while outshooting the opposing side 176-138.
Jenae Packard and
Anaya Shelton are tied for the team lead in goals with three. Shelton has scored three goals in five shots on goal. Packard leads the team in assists with six, tied for best in the WCC. Five Tigers have scored game-winning goals this season.
Brenna Crump leads the conference in saves with 62 and has three clean sheets this season.
"Our players are looking forward to the opportunity to not only play against another quality WCC opponent but also to pick up a big conference win in what is expected to be an incredibly entertaining and exciting match," added Co-Head Coach
Danesha Adams.
BYU has played an impressive slate of games in the non-conference season, recording wins over Ohio State, Utah and San Francisco and tied with Arkansas and Colorado. The Cougars have outscored opponents 26-14 with a 285-87 shot advantage.
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