BELLINGHAM, Wash. - The Western Washington University women's soccer team returns to the pitch Tuesday night hosting Saint Martin's University at Harrington Field.
The Vikings (0-0-1) second game of the 2020-21 season is scheduled to kickoff at 7 pm, marking the first time taking the field since the spring opener April 3 vs. Pacific Lutheran (0-0 tie). The Saints enter the contest having already played eight games, going 1-7-0.
Due to Great Northwest Athletic Conference guidelines and protocol, no fans will be admitted into the Harrington Field venue. The game will be streamed live online via YouTube with a direct link at
WWUVikings.com/WS_Watch. Live statistical updates are also available at
WWUVikings.com/WS_Stats.
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IT'S HAD BEENÂ A WHILE
WWU's spring opener on April 3 vs. PLU ended a stretch 476 days without the Vikings playing a counting game, dating back to the NCAA II National Championship game vs. Grand Valley State on December 14, 2019 (a 1-0 overtime loss). The Vikings played a pair of non-counting exhibition games in spring of 2020, February 29 and April 7, before all athletic competition was halted due to the pandemic.
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A BUSY WEEK
After not playing in over two weeks, the Vikings will have a pair of games against GNAC foes. Following Tuesday's game vs. Saint Martin's, the Vikings host rival Seattle Pacific on Saturday at 4 pm at Harrington Field.
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SERIES HISTORY VS. SAINT MARTIN'S
The Vikings are 21-2-1 all-time vs. the Saints, with a current 16-game winning streak. WWU has not lost to Saint Martin's since October 14, 2010 and is a perfect 5-0 vs. the Saints at Harrington Field (since 2014). The two schools last met during the 2019 season, with the Vikings recording a pair of 6-0 victories.