Kelowna, B.C. – The University of Victoria women's soccer team played to a 1-1 draw with the University of British Columbia Okanagan, Sept. 21 at Nonis Sports Field.
 
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Lidstone keeps the Heat off the board early

• Vikes goalkeeper Kayley Lidstone made two saves in the first half to keep the Heat under control, highlighted by a 14th-minute save followed up by excellent coverage to force UBCO to send their second-chance shot wide and get the ball back in the Vikes' possession.

Vikes get Scorey at top of second half

• Taiya Scorey needed just two minutes in to the second half to get the Vikes on the board. On a Vikes corner kick, Ruby Nicholas' service ping-ponged off the UBCO defender then Sophie Fingarson, leading Scorey to connect on the bounce and send it over the line for the 1-0 Vikes lead in the 47th minute.

Heat score equalizer

• UBCO tied the game with a goal in the 63rd minute. The score would remain in place until the final whistle, resulting in a 1-1 draw. 

WORTH NOTING

• Kayley Lidstone recorded six saves in the second half to total eight on the night, setting a new season-high.
• Taiya Scorey's goal marked her second of the season.
• Sophie Fingarson's assist marked her fourth of the season, moving her into a tie for the top spot on the Canada West assist leaderboard.  
• The Heat finished the night with 18 shots to the Vikes' five.
• Victoria moves to 3-1-3 on the year with the tie, while UBCO now sits at 3-3-1. 

UP NEXT
The Vikes return to Centennial Stadium for games against Fraser Valley and Trinity Western Friday, Sept. 27 and Sunday, Sept. 29, respectively. Get your tickets here or tune in on Canada West TV.