Huskies Open NCAA Tournament At Oregon State On Thursday

Thursday, November 20

Corvallis, Ore.

6:00 p.m. PT

University of Washington

Oregon State

Huskies Open NCAA Tournament At Oregon State On Thursday

November 19, 2025 | Men's Soccer

Washington Notes Oregon State Notes

SEATTLE - The Huskies begin their quest for the College Cup on Thursday at Oregon State. The battle between the former Pac-12 foes is scheduled to kick off at 6 p.m. PT.

The match will be broadcast on ESPN+ with live stats available at HuskyStats.com.

NCAA TOURNAMENT RUN STARTS IN CORVALLIS
The path to the College Cup begins in Corvallis for the Huskies. With a win over Oregon State, Washington would head to Dallas to take on SMU in the second round of the national tournament.

The Huskies enter the NCAA Tournament with a 10-6-2 record and a second place finish in the Big Ten regular season standings. Washington will look to get revenge on Oregon State after dropping a 2-1 loss earlier this season in August. With a win over the Beavers, Washington would then travel to face No. 5 seed SMU.

Of Washington's 29 NCAA Tournament appearances prior to 2025, the Huskies have advanced out of the first round 19 times, a 65.5% rate.

SCOUTING THE BEAVERS
Washington takes on Oregon State for the second time this season after dropping a 2-1 loss in Corvallis in August.

Oregon State finished the regular season in second place in the WCC, amassing a 10-4-2 record and a 6-1-2 mark in conference contests. The Beavers are led by Arnau Farnos with 36 points (14g, 8a). Hailing from Spain, Farnos was recently named the WCC Offensive Player of the Year.

SERIES HISTORY
Washington holds a 45-20-7 advantage in the all-time series with Oregon State, however the Beavers have secured a result in eight of the last 10 matches (2-5-3 record for Washington in that span). Washington also owns a 20-9-7 advantage in matches played in Corvallis.

Despite playing 72 matches against each other since 1974, the Huskies and Beavers have never played each other in the NCAA Tournament.

LAST MEETING (8/24/2025)
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Richie Aman scored a screamer in the second half to pull the Huskies within one, but Washington was unable to complete the comeback, falling 2-1 to the Beavers.

The Huskies drop to 0-2 on the season while Oregon State improves to 2-0.

The Beavers jumped in front early, scoring in the seventh minute to take the lead. Levi Bieber made a save, but Oregon State pounced on the rebound to take the lead.

The Huskies grew into the game well, controlling possession for much of the first half, but the Beavers again found the back of the net in the 44th minute to take a 2-0 lead into the break.

Washington responded after halftime, however, to pull one back.

Richie Aman controlled the ball on the left flank and cut through multiple defenders before he launched a right-footed shot at the top of the box. Aman's shot drilled the top right corner, putting the Huskies on the board.

Washington continued with the momentum but couldn't find the equalizer despite controlling the ball and possession for much of the second half.

For the second-straight game, Washington outshot its opponent but was unable to get the win. The Huskies launched 12 shots in the game, one more than the Beavers' 11.

Seven Huskies played the full 90 in the game, including Levi Bieber, Harrison Bertos, Egor Akulov, Alex Hall, Richie Aman, Joe Dale, and Connor Lofy each featured for the entire game.

BIG TEN TOURNEY RUN
The Huskies' Big Ten Tournament run came to an end in the semifinals by way of a 2-0 loss to Michigan. Washington peppered the Wolverine goal all game long but couldn't find the breakthrough at Ludwig Field. The Huskies fired off more shots (16-7) more shots on goal (8-4), and more corner kicks (10-2) than their opponent.

Two Huskies were recognized for their efforts in the conference tournament. Connor Lofy and Joe Dale were named to the Big Ten All-Tournament Team.

REGULAR SEASON FINALE
The Huskies hosted UCLA for the final game of the regular season on Friday night, ultimately dropping a 4-2 decision to the Bruins. Charlie Kosakoff scored the first goal of the game for Washington to tie things up 1-1 heading into halftime. Osato Enabulele used his second career goal to fire the Huskies in front, but two yellow cards for Kosakoff gave UCLA a man advantage over the final 27 minutes of action. The Bruins scored three goals in the final 15 minutes to earn the win.

SEARCHING FOR MOMENTUM
Washington rarely finds itself on extended losing streaks, like the current three-game skid the team is on. The last and only time Washington lost four straight games under the direction of Jamie Clark was in 2018, with losses to No. 20 Portland, Seattle U, Oregon State, and UCLA.

Before 2018, the last time Washington dropped four straight games was in 2006 with head coach Dean Murzberger. The Huskies fell to UCLA, San Diego State, Stanford, and California during that four-game stretch.

HUSKIES CLEAN UP BIG TEN AWARDS
Eight Huskies claimed nine Big Ten end of season awards, the second most of any team in the conference. Richie Aman headlined the list, taking home the Big Ten Midfielder of the Year award while also collecting All-Big Ten First Team honors.

Harrison Bertos, Alex Hall, and Zach Ramsey each joined Aman on the All-Big Ten First Team while Jadon Bowton and Charlie Kosakoff were named to the All-Big Ten Second Team. Asher Hestad earned a spot on the All-Freshman Team and Conner Leber was lauded as the Huskies' Sportsmanship honoree.

2025 Big Ten Accolades
Richie Aman - Big Ten Midfielder of the Year
Richie Aman - All-Big Ten First Team
Harrison Bertos - All-Big Ten First Team
Alex Hall - All-Big Ten First Team
Zach Ramsey - All-Big Ten First Team
Jadon Bowton - All-Big Ten Second Team
Charlie Kosakoff - All-Big Ten Second Team
Asher Hestad - All-Big Ten Freshman Team
Conner Leber - Sportsmanship Honoree

HERMANN TROPHY RECOGNITION
Richie Aman was named to the MAC Hermann Trophy Midseason Watch List thanks to his impactful play all season long. Aman currently is fourth in the nation with 11 total assists and fourth in assists per game at 0.61. His 17 total points are the eighth most in the Big Ten and 81st in the NCAA as well.

The 2025 midseason watch list was compiled by members of the Hermann Trophy Midseason Watch List Committee. A total of 15 players will be named 2025 Hermann Trophy semifinalists on December 9 at the conclusion of NCAA Division I All-American voting. From that list, head coaches will cast votes, and three players will be named finalists. The 2025 recipient will be announced January 9, 2026, in a ceremony at the historic Missouri Athletic Club in downtown St. Louis, Mo.

Aman has had multi-assists games on five occasions, including against both Rutgers and Indiana, and moves into a tie for fourth in the Husky record book for assists in a single campaign (11).

CLASS OF THE BIG TEN
Four of the top nine players in total points in the Big Ten are Huskies. Charlie Kosakoff leads the team with 20 points (8g, 4a) and is fifth in the conference. Zach Ramsey is right behind with 18 points (6g, 6a) in sixth. Richie Aman is eighth with 17 points (3g, 11a) and Alex Hall is ninth with 15 (4g, 7a).

As a team, Washington leads the conference in shots on goal percentage (44.3%) is second in goals scored (40), shots (273), shots on goal (121), and third in goals allowed (19), and goal differential (21).

INTO THE RANKINGS
The Huskies entered both the United Soccer Coaches and Top Drawer Soccer rankings in week seven and have stayed in each poll since. This week, Washington is 23rd in the United Soccer Coaches Poll, 24th in the Top Drawer Soccer rankings, and 36th in the RPI.

OFFENSIVE OPPORTUNITIES
The Huskies have been applying the pressure in every game this season, recording more shots than their opponents in 12 of 18 games. Washington is 9-0-0 when scoring first and 8-1-0 when scoring in the first half.

As a team, the Huskies' offense ranks among the best in the country. Washington is 11th in total goals (40), 10th in total points (124), and 13th in total assists (44).

WASHINGTON STATS
In addition to its top-15 marks in total goals, points, and assists, Washington is one of the best teams in the nation across the board.

The Huskies are ninth in points per game (6.89), 12th in assists per gme (2.44), 12th in scoring offense (2.22), 15th in shots on goal per game (6.72), 16th in corner kicks per game (6.44), 17th in goal differential (21), 23rd in shots per game (15.17), 54th in shutout percentage (.389), 56th in shot accuracy (.443), and 59th in won-lost-tied percentage (.611).

DAWG DEBUTS
12 Huskies have made their Washington debuts in the first two matches of the season. Levi Bieber, Brecken Bowers, Cameron Cruz, Clarens Dollin, Jaeger Felton, Carter Gay, Osato Enabulele, Sheehan Ganguly, Philip Kleeman, Zack Meier, and Kevin Hernandez, and Chad Sovde all featured during the first four games of the season.

BRICK WALL KEEPERS
While the Huskies offense has been hot lately, the defense has been just as impressive. Washington has shutout their opponents in five of the last nine games, including two top-15 opponents in then-No. 12 Indiana and then-No. 13 Rutgers.

Bowton has started each of the last seven games, collecting four wins over that span. Against Rutgers, Bowton prevented an equalizer by saving a penalty kick in addition to four other stops for a season-high five saves. He then set a new season-high with six saves in the shutout win over Ohio State. Bowton has a 7-5-1 record this season with four shutouts.

Bieber has made five starts this season and has led Washington to three shutouts and a 3-1-1 record in those games. Bowton has made seven starts, earning a 4-2-1 record with two shutouts.

Bieber tied a career-high four saves last time out while facing a career-high 19 shots in a 1-0 shutout victory at Northwestern. Earlier this season, in his second career appearance, Levi Bieber recorded his first win and shutout. Bieber has two complete game shutouts and one combined shutout on the year.

PICKED FIFTH IN CONFERENCE
Entering year two in the Big Ten conference, Washington was picked to place fifth in the 11-team league.

Washington finished 8-6-7 last season, advancing to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The Huskies ended the season with a 4-3-3 record in Big Ten play, finishing fourth in the league with 15 points.

HOMEGROWN TALENT
Washington's roster features 19 of 29 players who hail from the state of Washington. Four players claim Seattle as their hometown (Asher Hestad, Joe Dale, Cameron Cruz, and Jaeger Felton), while two each are from Spokane (Kenny Pierpoint and Jadon Bowton), and from Bellevue (Sheehan Ganguly and Chad Sovde).

CREAM OF THE CROP
In 15 seasons on Montlake, Jamie Clark has orchestrated the meteoric rise of Washington men's soccer, distinguishing the team as one of the nation's top college soccer programs. Prior to the start of the 2025 season, Clark has led the Huskies to a record of 175-68-40, three Pac-12 titles, and 11 trips to the NCAA Tournament. Of those postseason appearances, Clark's Huskies have made four trips to the NCAA Quarterfinals, including three straight NCAA Quarterfinals appearances from 2019-21.

Clark currently ranks seventh in winning percentage among active head coaches with a .696 percentage in 17 career seasons.

FRESH FACES
The Huskies welcomed six freshmen to the squad this fall. Kenny Pierpoint (GK), Clarens Dollin (MF/F), Carter Gay (D), Kevin Hernandez (MF), Zack Meier (D), and Osato Enabulele (MF) all enter their first season on Montlake. In addition to the first years, the Huskies also welcomed Cameron Cruz (MF), a transfer from Grand Canyon to the squad.

FOLLOW THE DAWGS
Fans can keep up with all the goings on around the Washington men's soccer program by following the Huskies on the team's various social media platforms. You can find the Dawgs on X at @UW_MSoccer, on Instagram at @uw_msoccer or on Facebook by searching "Washington Men's Soccer". Fans can also follow the Huskies through the men's soccer page at GoHuskies.com.