The University of Washington Women’s Soccer team had a tough loss against the No. 4 ranked UCLA Bruins on Sunday. The Huskies put up a good fight, but ultimately fell 3-2 in a hard-fought match.
The Huskies got off to a strong start, scoring the first goal of the match in the sixth minute. The goal came from forward Jenna Holtz, who was able to capitalize on a well-placed cross from midfielder Emma Eddy. The Huskies were able to keep the lead for the majority of the first half, but UCLA was able to equalize in the 33rd minute.
The second half saw both teams battle for the lead, with UCLA taking it in the 67th minute. The Huskies were able to pull one back in the 79th minute, with forward Sarah Shimer scoring off of a corner kick. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough as UCLA was able to hold on for the win.
The loss was a tough one for the Huskies, who had been hoping to make a statement against one of the top teams in the country. Despite the loss, the team can take solace in the fact that they were able to compete with one of the best teams in the nation.
The Huskies will look to bounce back from this loss as they prepare for their next match against Oregon State. With a win, they could potentially move up in the rankings and make a run at the Pac-12 title.
Overall, it was a tough loss for the Huskies, but they can take pride in their performance against one of the best teams in the nation. With a little bit of luck and some hard work, they could still have a successful season.
