Bowman Propels BYU to Victory

Nets game-winner five minutes after entering the match

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Sept. 21, 2006

SEATTLE, Wash. - Senior Brooke Bowman took her turn as the Cougar hero Thursday evening, scoring the game-winning goal and propelling No. 14 BYU (7-1-0) to a 1-0 victory over Washington (4-5-0).

The lone goal of the game came in the 35th minute, just five minutes after Bowman checked into the game. Larkin sent a free kick in the box over to Bowman, who blasted the ball into the net from 12 yards out.

Although the Huskies outshot BYU 18-11, including 14-4 in the second half, the Cougars were able to hold on to the one-point lead. Goalkeeper Erika Woodbury was a large part of that success, saving eight shots on goal in the second half. Washington keeper Katy Dowling was only forced to save three shots all night, though letting an important shot past her.

Bowman led BYU with four shots, while Annie Zwahlen and Kelsea Kakadelas each added three shots apiece. Dani Bridges led the Huskies' with six shots, followed by Melissa Beal and Veronica Perez with four shots each.

The Cougars remain in Seattle to play Washington State Friday at 4:30 p.m. BYU will then return home Monday to face Arizona at 8 p.m. The game will be televised live on BYU TV.