SALEM, Oregon — Carroll (MT) and Bushnell (OR) played to a 0-0 draw on Friday, with both goalkeepers delivering standout performances in a defensive stalemate. Neither team broke through despite sustained offensive pressure throughout the match.
Maria Ackerman made five saves for Carroll, including crucial stops on Elidia Cervantes Carlos at 18:01 and 28:16, and Stephanie Llanos at 41:09. Ana Augusto recorded two saves for Bushnell, denying Avery Lambourne at 25:02 and Emily Winters at 72:33.
Bushnell dominated possession in the second half, generating multiple scoring opportunities. Cervantes Carlos led the Bearcats' attack with six shots, while Llanos added four attempts. Carroll's defense held firm despite the onslaught, with blocked shots from Sydney Coulter (14:46) and Samantha Patch (72:30) limiting dangerous chances.
Carroll created early opportunities through corner kicks by Ella Kuenzli at 5:08 and 8:42. Hayley Smith's shot was blocked at 5:41, and Olivia St. Marie's attempt sailed wide at 19:16. The visitors generated 13 total shots but couldn't find the back of the net.
Bushnell earned five corner kicks, with Addy Morgan delivering two in the final minutes (82:35, 86:02). Multiple offsides calls against Bushnell (19:36, 22:58, 46:35, 49:20, 70: