Box Score CORVALLIS, Ore. – No. 11 Santa Clara women's soccer got out to a 1-0 lead over Oregon State but couldn't hold on and fell 2-1 on the road Saturday. After the Broncos (11-3-3, 5-1-2 WCC) midway through the first, the Beavers (7-7-2, 5-1-2 WCC) evened the score before halftime and found the game-winner after a defensive miscue.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED:

• The first goal was credited as an own goal in the 17th minute. Sally Menti's corner kick got near the feet of Kat Jordan who appeared to back heel it into the side net but it actually bounced off the leg of a defender.
• A pretty play evened things up in the 27th when Carly Carraher sent a cross to the head of Katie Godden who knocked it in.
• The winner game in the 68th on some miscommunication. With Marlee Nicolos coming off her line, the ball was cleared away but not far enough and Paola St. Figueroa got control and found the empty net.

 
NOTABLE NUMBERS:

• Santa Clara outshot Oregon State 29-7 and 9-4 on goal but couldn't find the equalizer.
• The Broncos also drew 11 corners and gave up just one.
• Marlee Nicolos made two saves
• Mya Sanchez had nine saves for the Beavers.

 
HIGHLIGHTS:
 

Kat Jordan with the back heel for the lead!#StampedeTogether pic.twitter.com/RI3I3Qk04f

— Santa Clara Women's Soccer (@SCUWomensSoccer) November 2, 2024

NEXT UP

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