A milestone moment for the program
The Washington State women's soccer squad captured its first-ever victory over the South Florida Bulls, triumphing 4‑1 in a match that will be remembered as a turning point for the program.
Early in the contest, Delaney Hawkins forced a penalty inside the box, and Lexi Lee stepped up to convert, giving the Cougars a 1‑0 advantage before the half‑hour mark.
South Florida answered with a penalty of its own in the 62nd minute, leveling the score at 1‑1 and shifting momentum briefly in the Bulls' favor.
Second‑half domination
The Cougars reclaimed the lead when Hawkins struck again at the 66th minute, latching onto a long through‑ball from Emma Widmor that split the defense.
Meg Devall added her first goal for Washington State shortly thereafter, first‑timing a clearance into the net to extend the lead to 3‑1.
Makena Smith capped the scoring in the 77th minute, heading home a set‑piece delivery to make the final tally 4‑1.
Widmor's assist on Hawkins' second goal marked her second helper of the game, the first multi‑assist performance by a Coug since Grayson Lynch in 2024.
Coach Chris Citowicki celebrated his first win as head coach, a milestone that underscores the team's rapid progress under his guidance.
Looking ahead, Washington State will meet South Dakota State on August 20, with the match slated to stream live on the Summit League Network.