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November 3, 2007 Lacey, WA – Saint Martin’s had to settle for a 1-1 tie against Western Oregon in their final match of the 2007 season Saturday afternoon at the Regional Athletic Complex. Kayci Donatelli chipped one over the WOU keeper’s head to score the Saints’ only goal in the 79th minute. Ashley Biral earned the assist. With just six seconds left in regulation Stephani Catt, on an assist from Cori Young, slipped past the defender and got off a shot around Saints’ keeper Michelle Donachie to tie the game and send it into overtime. “The final game of the season ending in a 1-1 tie is probably best summed up in the line that coaches usually get about the game being the best teacher," said head coach Rob Walker. "I think we learned from a coaching point of view that we have to be more instructive and teach them how to solve a win away. We were sitting on a one goal lead and I really felt like we had the game won with under a minute to go." Saint Martin’s got off five shots in the two overtime periods but was unable to connect for a goal. They had a total11 shots in the match while the Wolves sent 14 toward the SMU goal where keepers Breanna Klasen and Michelle Donachie combined for six saves, three each. "There were a lot of solid performances today. At halftime we were able to make adjustments but to make the game you have to play two halves not just one. I really thought we deserved the win. All credit to Western Oregon for fighting all the way through and finding a way to equalize,” added Walker.
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