No. 7 Seattle Pacific’s six-match unbeaten run ended with a 2-1 loss at Western Oregon, sealed by a late penalty kick. Judah Straight scored SPU’s equalizer, but the Falcons couldn’t convert their late pressure into another goal.

By the Numbers
  • Score: Western Oregon 2, Seattle Pacific 1.
  • Shots: SPU 28, Western Oregon 13.
  • Shots on goal: SPU 9, Western Oregon 8.
  • Corner kicks: SPU 7, Western Oregon 1.
  • Straight scored his fifth goal of the season; SPU’s unbeaten stretch was 5-0-1.
Yes, But

SPU controlled much of the attacking play, outshooting Western Oregon by 15, but the Wolves made the decisive play from the penalty spot late in the match.

State of Play
  • The defeat was SPU’s third of the season and its first since Sept. 24.
  • The Falcons visit Saint Martin’s in their final regular-season road game Saturday at 3 p.m.
Bottom Line

SPU created plenty of chances, but a late penalty proved more consequential than its statistical edge.