After conceding a second goal in the 34th minute and finding themselves down 0-2, BYU’s perfect record appeared to be ending.
Until Saturday’s match at Santa Clara, BYU only trailed for 36 minutes on the season. The Cougars had not trailed by more than one, and their resolve was tested by the Broncos. The two preseason favorites have exchanged results in previous seasons, but BYU had never won at Santa Clara, posting a poor 0-6-2 record leading into Saturday’s match.
But the Cougars showed their resolve and fight, and found their spark through Ellie Maughan in the 42nd minute.