QUICKLY
The University of Saskatchewan Huskies got an early goal off a set piece and hung on for a 1-0 victory over the Regina Cougars on Friday night in a Canada West match and U-Prairie Challenge rivalry game at the U of R Field.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Saskatchewan scored the lone goal of the game in the 15th minute. Jade Houmphanh sent a low, hard free kick from 30 yards out into the box which Regina keeper Kareena Andersen dove to handle, but the ball squeaked free to Marie Kilcher who tapped it home for her fifth of the season.
• The Cougars generated an opportunity to tie it in the 48th minute when Peyton Enns slipped a pass through to a streaking Nicole Klassen, but Klassen's shot was saved by Saskatchewan keeper Kalin Roberts.
• Regina had another good chance in the 73rd minute when Emma Davidson unleashed a cannon from 25 yards out, but Roberts was up to the challenge with a leaping save.

NOTES

• Shots on goal were 12-3 in favour of Saskatchewan. Andersen made 10 saves for the Cougars.
• The Cougars (2-5-4) remain five points back of fourth-place Alberta and four points ahead of sixth-place Manitoba.
• The temperature was 4°C at kickoff, but fell to 0°C by the time the match finished.

NEXT UP
The two teams will play again on Saturday night in Saskatoon. Game time is set for 7:00 PM.