Area roundup: Overland’s goal wins it for Washington State

Alysha Overland headed in a rebound at 38:01 for the game’s only goal and Washington State upset 13th-ranked Santa Clara in soccer Thursday in Pullman.

Ella Dederick made three saves for the Cougars (1-1-0).

On Overland’s goal, Kaitlyn Johnson’s shot went off the crossbar. Overland’s header also went off the bar but she then headed in her own rebound.

The best chance for the Broncos (2-1-0) to tie came in the 84th. Jordan Jesolva had her shot blocked back to her but her second chance went straight to Dederick

Empire sign DB

The Spokane Empire signed defensive back John Hardy-Tuliau, 6-foot and 205 pounds. He played at Hawaii (2010-13).