PASADENA, Calif. – Caltech Women's Soccer put forth a spirited defensive effort in a rivalry matchup with Occidental at Caltech North Field on Wednesday, Sept. 30.
Junior
Kassie Kristufek (McKinney, Texas / McKinney) repeatedly denied Occidental in net. She had a career-high seven saves. Her best moment came in the 62nd minute on an swinging shot labelled for the top corner. Kristufek ranged to her left and dove at full extension to knock the chance away.
This was the second time this season Kristufek made more than five saves in a game. She had six saves in a game against Pacific University on Sept. 5.
Caltech was able to pick up its offensive pressure in the second half. Seniors
Amrita Pasupathy (Mountain View, Calif. / Harker School),
Maryan Malkosh (Laguna Niguel, Calif. / Dana Hills) and
Aurelia Kuester (San Diego, Calif. / Canyon Crest Academy) all tested the Occidental keeper with shots on goal in the second half.
Caltech continues the homestand when it hosts Cal Lutheran Saturday, Oct. 3 at 11:00 a.m.
