University of Washington
4-0-0
Santa Clara
2-1-0
Women's Soccer Team Upsets 3rd-Ranked Santa Clara 2-1
September 04, 2000 | Women's Soccer
Sept. 4, 2000
SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Sophomore Megan McKinstry scored a goal in the first half and added a second-half assist Monday, helping the Washington women's soccer team upset third-ranked Santa Clara 2-1 to snap the Broncos' 32-game home winning streak at Buck Shaw Stadium.
The Huskies (4-0) have won the opening four games of a season for the first time in the 10-year history of the program. Santa Clara (2-1) lost at home for the first time since 1997. The Broncos, who advanced to the Final Four each of the last four seasons, had won their previous 45 regular-season games.
The victory was Washington's second over a ranked opponent during the last week, following a 1-0 home win over No. 17 Brigham Young last Tuesday. Santa Clara was the highest ranked team the Huskies have defeated since a 2-0 decision over No. 3 Duke on Sept. 18, 1993.
McKinstry opened the scoring at 17:17, booting in a shot during a scramble in front of the Bronco net. She helped the Huskies add to their 1-0 halftime advantage 18 minutes after intermission. McKinstry distributed a pass to Caroline Putz who one-timed it past SCU goalkeeper Crystal Gordon at 63:08.
The Broncos drew within 2-1 inside the final three minutes on an unassisted goal by Rachel Weber at 87:41.
Sophomore goalkeeper Hope Solo (Richland HS) registered seven saves for the Huskies who were outshot 21-11 Gordon had six saves for the Broncos.
"Anytime you beat Santa Clara, it's a huge deal," said Coach Lesle Gallimore whose Huskies were winless in their last six meetings with the Broncos. "It's a great win for our program, especially on the road. We're 4-0 and we've accomplished a couple of our goals so far, but it's a long season and a lot of things can happen."
In the midst of a seven-game road trip, the Huskies travel to Ann Arbor, Mich. this weekend for the Michigan Nike Invitational. Washington meets the host Wolverines on Friday and Ohio State on Sunday.
NCAA Women's Soccer
Washington 2, (#3) Santa Clara 1
Buck Shaw Stadium, Santa Clara, Calif.
Scoring
--1, Washington, Megan McKinstry, 17:17. 2, Washington, Caroline Putz (McKinstry), 63:08. 3, Santa Clara, Rachel Weber, 87:41.
Shots - Washington 11, SCU 21.
Saves -- Washington 7 (Hope Solo ), SCU 6 (Crystal Gordon).
Corner Kicks -- Washington 3, SCU 10.
Fouls -- Washington 13, SCU 11.
Attendance - 763.
Team Stats
Megan McKinstry
Scramble in front of net, seven-yard str
17:17
Caroline Putz
Assisted By: Megan McKinstry
Touch
63:08
WEBER, Rachel (2)
Rebound
87:41
