SPOKANE, Wash. – Once again No. 15 Santa Clara women's soccer was on the front foot most of the day but a penalty kick late in the first half proved to be the difference in a 1-0 defeat at Gonzaga on Sunday afternoon. The Broncos came out with a purpose and were constantly in the Zags end of the field throughout but were unable to break through.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED:

• A penalty just inside the top of the box in the 40th minute set up the lone tally. Chelsea Le hit her shot low and off the left post and in.

 
NOTABLE NUMBERS:

• Santa Clara (11-4-2, 4-2 WCC) outshot Gonzaga (12-3-1, 5-1 WCC) 19-8, including 7-5 in shots on frame.
• The Broncos also drew eight corner kicks to the Bulldogs' two.
• Marlee Nicolos made four saves for Santa Clara.
• On the other side, Lauren Towne made six.

 
NEXT UP

• The Broncos host San Diego Wednesday at 7 p.m.