The report says Delaney Hawkins struck in the third and seventh minutes, giving Washington State a 2-0 lead before Oregon State could settle into the contest.
For a young forward, that kind of start can transform nerves into momentum. Hawkins, a freshman from Scottsdale, Arizona, was quoted as saying: “Eu estava muito nervosa para este jogo. Mas, quando entramos no ritmo do time e na energia da partida, os dois gols saíram naturalmente, e depois veio o terceiro”.
Her explanation reflects the rhythm of the reported performance: aggressive from the opening whistle, direct in attack and capable of turning pressure into an early cushion.
The update says Riley Carolan added the third goal in the 27th minute after a shot from Ashlyn Sandow, sending Washington State into halftime with a 3-0 lead.
The Cougars reportedly kept Oregon State scoreless for 78 minutes, with goalkeeper Ashlyn Dvorak making three saves before the Beavers scored late. That defensive control mattered as much as the fast start, preventing the visitors from building a route back into the game.
Citowicki’s second quoted assessment was equally clear: “Foi uma atuação em ritmo acelerado, com o time indo para cima.”
The reported result puts Washington State at 1-0 in Pac-12 play and gives the team an important early lift in a conference campaign that will demand consistency beyond one standout afternoon.
The next fixture will reveal whether Hawkins’ breakthrough and the Cougars’ attacking urgency can become a recurring identity, rather than simply the spark of one memorable opener.