The Western women’s soccer team extended their unbeaten streak to nine games with a 3-1 win Saturday against Saint Martin’s University at Olympia’s Regional Athletic Complex.

This is the longest unbeaten streak the Vikings have held since 1984.

Coming off a 1-1 tie against Seattle Pacific University on Thursday, Western came into the game against Saint Martin’s ranked 14th in the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) Division II coaches poll.

Western junior midfielder Jenny Barton said the team felt like they especially needed to win after the come-from-behind tie against Seattle Pacific.

“We were tired after the big game [against Seattle Pacific],” Barton said.  “It was a good win because we were all pretty bruised up.”

Western is now 11-2-1 overall and remains first in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference standings at 7-0-1.

“The coaches tell us every time the new rankings come out,” Western junior forward Lucy Miller said. “We’re just trying to stay focused and keep winning.”

Saint Martin’s and Western remained scoreless for most of the first half, until Western junior defender Brynn Regan headed-in the first goal for the Vikings right before halftime in the 42nd minute.  

Western freshman defender Alicia Patten and Western junior defender Bryn Gibson were both credited with the assist.

Western junior midfielder Kelly Irving scored unassisted in the 57th minute, and Western sophomore forward and season-leading scorer Claire Morgan scored in the 81st minute off a penalty kick.

As Western narrowed in on a shutout, Saint Martin’s scored with one second left.

Despite the goals scored by the Vikings, Saint Martin’s out-shot Western 13-12.

Western senior goalkeeper Kylie Broadbent had six saves on the game.

The Vikings hope to continue their winning streak against conference rival Central Washington University at 3 p.m., Oct. 22 in Ellensburg.

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