SEATTLE (SEPT. 29)- Andrea Larsen gathered in a loose ball and scored just over four minutes into sudden death overtime as Seattle Pacific University defeated Western Oregon 2-1, in a Great Northwest Athletic Conference women's soccer match Saturday evening at Interbay Stadium.

The overtime strike was Larsen's (Sr., Portland, Or./Central Catholic/Oklahoma State) team leading fifth goal of the season and her first game winner.

The Falcons (3-1, 4-6) took an early lead mid way through the first half on Larsen's right side breakaway and cross to a diving Laura Walker (Fr., Colorado Springs, Co./Palmer). Walker half-volleyed the ball past Western Oregon keeper Moani Mundo at 59:23. It was Walker's first goal of the season and Larsen's second assist.

The Wolves' (2-2, 5-5) Sarah Parker equalized with less than four minutes (86:55) to play in the match off a loose ball after a Western Oregon free-kick from the top of the penalty box.

At 94:08, Larsen was in the right place at the right time. The senior forward found herself six yards in front of the Wolves' goal mouth battling with two Western Oregon defenders for a loose ball. Larsen trapped the ball, beat one defender and rifled a shot past Mundo near the right post to end the match.

Seattle Pacific keeper Jennifer Hull registered five saves.

With the victory, Seattle Pacific moves into second place in the GNAC behind conference leader Western Washington. The Falcons play in Bellingham October 3.

Scoring-
1, SPU, Walker (Larsen) 59:23;
2, WOU, Parker (unassisted) 86:55;
3, SPU, Larsen (unassisted) 94:08.

Shots-- SPU 14, WOU 8.

Saves-- SPU (Hull 5); WOU (Mundi 8).

Corner Kicks- SPU 7, WOU 4.

Fouls-- SPU 10, WOU 12.

Offside- SPU 4, WOU 2.