The Saint Mary’s College of California women’s soccer team is gearing up for a pivotal two-match week in the West Coast Conference, facing the Pacific Tigers on October 28 in Stockton and the Seattle U Redhawks on October 31 at home in Moraga. The Gaels currently hold the highest winning percentage in the WCC at .719 and carry a nine-match unbeaten streak against Pacific dating back to 2017 into their upcoming contest.
Saint Mary’s enters the week one point behind Seattle U in the race for the fourth and final spot in the inaugural WCC Tournament standings. The home match against Seattle U will be critical as the Gaels seek their first victory in the series, which currently stands at 0-3 in favor of the Redhawks.
The Gaels recently earned a 1-1 draw against Santa Clara on October 24, marking their first point at Buck Shaw Field since 2008. Goalkeeper Kate Plachy delivered a standout performance with eight saves, tying her season high and bringing her career total to 165 saves, ranking eighth all-time at Saint Mary’s. Her single-season Goals-Against-Average of 0.59 ranks second in program history.
In recognition of her performance against Santa Clara, Plachy was named the Department Student Athlete of the Week on October 26, her first such honor this season. Both upcoming matches will be streamed live on ESPN+, and tickets are available online for the home game against Seattle U.
CSB Take
Saint Mary’s College of California women’s soccer is positioned for a decisive push to secure a spot in the first-ever West Coast Conference Tournament. The team’s strong historical performance against Pacific and their current defensive excellence, anchored by goalkeeper Kate Plachy, set a foundation for success. The critical matchup against Seattle U will test the Gaels’ ability to break through a challenging series history and earn a vital win to advance into the postseason.
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