KELOWNA, B.C. - A Megan Sun goal and a blistering second-half effort fell just short as the Saskatchewan Huskies topped the UBC Okanagan Heat women's soccer team 3-1 Friday evening on Nonis Sports Field.
Megan Sun's 73rd-minute marker cut into the Huskies' two-goal first-half lead to put the score at 2-1 for the Huskies as the rookie forward from Langley, B.C., netted her first career Heat goal.
UBCO controlled the play through most of the second half, outshooting the Huskies 10-2, but ultimately the effort would fall short as the Heat were unable to close the gap.
TOP PERFORMERS
Megan Sun - UBCO Heat
Sun was the most active player on the pitch after subbing in during the second half. Along with her goal, she fired four shots, two on net, in 45 minutes, showing off her speed and offensive talent.
Payton Izsak - Saskatchewan Huskies
Fourth-year midfielder Payton Izsak buried her third and fourth goals of the young season in the Huskies' win. The Prince Albert, Sask., product recorded three shots on net and now sits tied for fourth in conference scoring.
WHERE THEY SIT
With the loss, the Heat fall to 1-2-0 for their season and drop into a tie for fifth in the Pacific division. Meanwhile, the Huskies improve to 2-1-1 in 2022, tied for first overall in the Prairie division.
UP NEXT
The Heat will look to get back in the win column Saturday when they host the Regina Cougars (0-2-1) and celebrate the 10th anniversary of the B.A.R.K. therapy dog program at UBCO.
Catch the action live at Nonis Sports Field at 3:30 p.m. Tickets for the game are free while the can can be seen live on Canada West TV.
