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University of British Columbia Okanagan

UBCO midfielder Sydney Kolodziej battles for the ball agains the Trinity Western Spartans at Nonis Sports Field.
Will Thompson
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Winner Trinity Western TWU (2-0-0, 2-0-0)
0
UBC Okanagan UBCO (2-1-0, 2-1-0)
Winner
Trinity Western TWU
(2-0-0, 2-0-0)
1
Final
0
UBC Okanagan UBCO
(2-1-0, 2-1-0)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Trinity Western TWU 0 1 1
UBC Okanagan UBCO 0 0 0

Game Recap: Women's Soccer | | Jamie Howieson

Women’s soccer drop first game of 2024 to No. 3 Spartans

Heat go toe-to-toe with one of the best in the country but a second-half goal the difference for the visitors

KELOWNA, B.C. – The UBC Okanagan Heat women's soccer team pushed the U SPORTS No. 3-ranked Trinity Western Spartans for 90 minutes on Saturday evening but came out on the losing end dropping a 1-0 decision at Nonis Sports Field.
 
From the opening whistle, the two teams were determined to leave their mark on the contest. The Spartans employed a high press early on, cause some troubles for the Heat. However, UBCO was able to maintain possession and used their strong passing to break down Trinity Western on a number of occasions.
 
The Spartans would get the best chance of the opening 45 minutes when a turnover by the Heat led to a quick break. Fourth-year midfielder Erin Stewart of Winnipeg, fired a hard shot by Heat keeper Talia Gagnon of Dieppe, N.B., was up to the task, making a lunging save. The stop was one of five in the opening half for Gagnon.
 
However, the Spartans continued to press and started to take the game over more in the second half, where they were rewarded in the 70th minute. Second-year forward Mansha Sidhu of Surrey, B.C., finished off an opportunity in the box to give the visitors the 1-0 lead.
 
UBCO wouldn't get many looks the rest of the way as they dropped their first game of the season.
 
TOP PERFORMERS
MF Alyssa Scott – UBCO
The fourth-year midfielder from North Vancouver, B.C., was active all night long, creating opportunities for the Heat with her crosses into the box while finishing with two shots herself in 90 minutes of action.
 
MF Sophie Crowther – TWU
The third-year midfielder from New Westminster, B.C., dominated the pitch on the night, causing havoc for the Heat backline and helping to set up the games lone goal. She finished the game with eight shots and three shots on goal.
 
WHERE THEY STAND
After the setback, the Heat drop to 2-1-0 on the season, tied with the Spartans (2-0-0) on points with six at the top of the Pacific division standings.
 
UP NEXT
The Heat will be on the road next weekend for a pair of contests, beginning with a trip to Vancouver to face the U SPORTS No. 1-ranked UBC Thunderbirds on Friday, September 13. Kickoff is set for 5 p.m. and the game can be seen live on CanadaWest.tv.
 
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