WSOCC: Late rally lifts Cougs past Utah Valley in Double OT
On the road in front of an extremely hostile crowd, Washington State (5-1-1) pulled a rabbit out of its hat in an impressive 3-2 double-overtime victory over Utah Valley (3-6) Thursday.
Putting her team on her back, Maddy Haro played the savior as the junior netted not one but two late game equalizers to send the contest into overtime. Haro's second strike of the night came with just :32 seconds to play in the game.
Blessed with new life, the Cougs did not waste their opportunity as sophomore sensation Morgan Weaver struck just :30 seconds into the second overtime with the golden goal to send the Cougs home with another victory.
WSU needed every bit of offense thanks to a pair of lucky strikes from the Wolverines who took their second lead with just six minutes to play.
Coach's Quote Of The Match "We had a great road win tonight facing some difficult situations. We had to battle back with the score and showed a lot of character, a lot of heart, and guts on the road. We will take this win and move on while looking forward to another great battle Sunday with Montana."
Things You Need To Know
-- The Cougs picked up their fourth-straight victory their longest streak since winning seven-straight to begin the 2015 season.
-- The road win was the first of the season for WSU and first since beating Washington, 3-1, on Nov. 5, 2015.
-- UVU's 73' minute goal snapped the Cougs' 3.5 game, 357:40 minute shutout streak dating back to their last road game at Santa Clara.
-- The meeting was the first-ever between WSU and UVU.
-- Morgan Weaver scored her fourth-goal in four games, the longest scoring streak for for the sophomore in her young career. It was also her third game-winning goal in four games.
-- Maddy Haro came up with the Cougs' first multi-goal game of the season and first of her career. The last Coug to record a multi-score game was Morgan Weaver who scored twice against Seattle on Sept. 15, 2016. Haro now has three goals on the season, second most behind Weaver's four.
-- Morgan Weaver's 101' minute strike was the latest game-winner for the Cougs since her 106' minute winner against Arizona State on Oct. 9, 2016.
-- The Cougs close out non-conference play on the road Sunday at Montana in Missoula. The game is scheduled for 1 p.m. PT.