Falcons, Huskies Settle for Scoreless Men's Soccer Draw
August 23, 2004

SEATTLE (Aug. 23) ­ James Ward stopped four shots as Seattle Pacific University held Washington to a 0-0 draw in a men's soccer preseason exhibition Monday night before a crowd of nearly 600 at Interbay Stadium.

Ward (Sr., Corvallis, Or.) made three of his saves in the second half when the Huskies intensified their attack, particularly early in the period. Ward caught a 14-yard drive from UW defender Will Flanagan in the 47th minute. The SPU goalie then came quickly off his line to block Kevin Forrest's 8-yard shot near the left post with 30 minutes remaining.

Seattle Pacific's best scoring attempt occurred in the 77th minute. From the right wing, James Coggan (Fr., San Jose, Ca.) slipped the ball inside the box to Brent Egbert (Sr., Bellingham, Wa/Sehome), but before Egbert could get off his shot Washington keeper Chris Eylander dived to smother the ball at his feet.

The Huskies finished with a 10-3 advantage in shots.

SPU opens regular season play Saturday at 7 p.m. by hosting Cal State Dominguez Hills. Washington begins its season Sept. 1 at Gonzaga.

Scoring: none.

Shots: UW 10, SPU 3.

Saves: UW (Eylander) 0, SPU (Ward) 4.

Corner kicks: UW 3, SPU 1.

Fouls: UW 14, SPU 18.

Offisde: UW 3, SPU 1.

Cautions: Klaas, UW, 12:01; Brkich, SPU, 15:35; Willis, SPU, 50:48;