WSU Soccer beats University of Portland 1-0

HUUUUUGE win, in our opinion.

By Emma M Weightman and AshleyKDavis Aug 25, 2023, 12:00pm PDT

Good morning, Coug fans!

Last night, your own No. 23 Washington State Cougars took on the infamous University of Portland, and accomplished a program-first win, 1-0.

Portland had 19 shots (9 on goal) compared to 9 shots and 4 shots on goal from WSU. Both teams were relatively neck in neck with fouls, the Cougs had 8 called, Portland had 10.

Bridget Rieken had the honor of having the lone goal of the night- and what a goal it was.

48' - Rieken nets her first goal of the season! Grayson gets her first assist. Bridget's 7th career.https://t.co/xGrIeIdvR3 pic.twitter.com/8JS1i7eFBI
— Washington State Soccer (@WSUCougarSoccer) August 25, 2023

In case you can’t tell- it was a header.

Another standout moment? Nadia Cooper matching her career high of 10 saves! I get a little emotional around Cooper, I remember writing about her freshman season! I can’t believe she’s a junior now. I feel like a proud relative you see at awkward family events who always says they can't believe how fast you “shot up”! But I really can’t believe it, Nadia.

FT - Nadia Cooper matches her career high with 10 saves! WSU begins 3-0 for the first time since the rescheduled 2020 season.#GoCougs // #CVE23 pic.twitter.com/OExE0brMjZ
— Washington State Soccer (@WSUCougarSoccer) August 25, 2023