Now 3-0 on the season, the women’s soccer team is the only Huskies squad to remain undefeated.

The University of Saskatchewan Huskies women’s soccer team have kept their undefeated streak alive after conquering the University of Regina Cougars 2-1 this past Saturday, Sept. 14. The Huskies are now 3-0 on the season.

The Dogs came out strong in the first half, pressuring the Cougars with their offence and taking eight shots on net. Strong defense from Cougars keeper Kacey McFee held the Huskies to the lone goal. The single point of the frame came in the 35th minute when Jenelle Zapski knocked a pass from Ali Goodman into the net.

Regina had chances on goal in the first and came close to levelling the score off a free kick by Megan Cormier, but the ball skimmed the crossbar and never found the net. At the end of the frame the Huskies led 1-0.

The second half was full of close calls for both teams. Huskies midfielder Leanne Mylymok sent a shot off the crossbar and Nicholle Morrison knocked the ball off two Cougars defenders before McFee was able to get control of the ball and end the threat.

The visiting team had their own chance when Cormier found herself alone in front of the net but Huskies keeper Cara Santaga was able to make the save.

The Dogs netted their second goal of the match when a corner kick from Erica Parenteau was knocked in by Morrison. The Cougars would reply with their first goal when one of Cormier’s shots finally managed to get past Santaga.

The Huskies defense would toughen up for the rest of the match and deny all Cougar attempts to tie up the score. With the win the Huskies stay atop the Canada West standings with a 3-0 record while the Cougars fall to 2-1.

The Huskies will battle to extend their winning streak when they face the the Trinity Western University Spartans on Sept. 21 and the UBC Thunderbirds on Sept. 22.

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Photo: Josh Schaefer/Huskie Athletic