Vancouver, B.C. - The University of Victoria women's soccer team fell on penalty kicks to the University of Saskatchewan, 0-0 (4-2 PK), in the bronze medal match at the Canada West Final Four, Nov. 3 at Thunderbird Stadium.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Erin Jensen tried to put a goal on the board for the Vikes in the 34th minute, connecting on a cross from Adrianna Hilton. However, her header went just wide of the goal and the game remained scoreless through the end of the first half.
• Getting a look for the Vikes in the second half, Brianne McLeish corralled the ball and turned to shoot, but the Saskatchewan goalie was able to get a hand on it to make the save and keep the game scoreless.
• After 90 minutes of play, the score remained 0-0, sending the game straight to penalty kicks to determine the winner.
• Ruby Nicholas and Hilton each made their penalty kicks, but the Huskies were able to get four past Kayley Lidstone to claim the 4-2 shootout win.

WORTH NOTING

• The Vikes' appearance at the 2023 Canada West Final Four marked their first since the 2017 season.
• Lidstone recorded three saves in the win.
• The Vikes out-shot the Huskies 14-5 overall and 5-3 in shots on goal, with Skalik leading UVic with two on-frame shots.
• Victoria ends the year at 10-5-3 overall.