Falcon Women's Soccer Defense Is Second to None
November 10, 2004

SEATTLE (Nov. 10) ­ If women's soccer teams invading Interbay Stadium wish to take home the NCAA Division II Far West Regional title, they must first punch a hole in the nation's No. 1 defense, Seattle Pacific University.

The unbeaten Falcons (19-0-1), who have allowed just four goals in 20 games, lead the NCAA in regular season scoring defense (0.198) and shutout percentage (0.80). They need one more shutout to tie the national season record of 17. Furthermore, SPU goalkeeper Jennifer Hull leads Div. II with a goals-against average of 0.215.

Seattle Pacific takes a 25-game home win streak into its playoff opener with Chico State in the second regional semifinal Thursday night at 7 p.m. The Wildcats (11-5-4) did manage to score in a 3-1 loss at Interbay Sept. 4. Seattle University plays Cal State Dominguez Hills in the first semifinal at 4.

Offensively, the Falcons are also the top team in the regional field. They are 23rd nationally, averaging 2.90 goals per game. Michelle sanders leads a balanced attack with 10 goals while defender Michelle Everson leads the Great Northwest Athletic Conference with 11 assists.