Much ventured, but nothing gained

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Eastern Washington and Sacramento State’s women’s soccer teams battled each other last week for 220 minutes — and neither could score a goal.

The Eagles and Hornets managed a pair of back to back 0-0 ties on March 19 and 21. Overall, Eastern out shot Sacramento State 33 – 17, 17-5 in the first game and 16 – 12 in the second, having several near misses in both contests but not quite being able to find the back of the net in either.

“We came out pretty flat today and were on our heels for the first half,” head coach Chad Bodner said after the series finale on Sunday. “We pla...