Slideshow Sacred Heart Prep grad Tierna Davidson scored for the Cardinal. Photo by Richard C. Erstad/isiphotos.com. Alison Jahansouz stopped a penalty kick early in the second half to help Stanford beat the Cougars. Photo courtesy of Stanford Athletics. Previous Next

Alison Jahansouz saved a penalty kick in the 62nd minute, the difference in second-ranked Stanford women's soccer team's 2-1 victory over host Washington State on Thursday. SHP grad Tierna Davidson and Menlo grad Jaye Boissiere scored for Stanford.

Boissiere's third goal in as many games doubled Stanford's lead in the first half, and that was all the Cardinal needed for its fifth consecutive win.

Stanford's unbeaten run in Pac-12 openers extended to 17 seasons, dating to 2000. Sacred Heart Prep grad Tierna Davidson opened the scoring in the 24th minute, starting the move herself with a long run from Stanford's half.

Davidson collected the ball 40 yards from her own goal, surging past two defenders before laying it off to Jordan DiBiasi.

DiBiasi played in Kyra Carusa on the left wing, and Civana Kuhlmann flicked on Carusa's driven ball in for Davidson to tap home. It was Davidson's second goal of the year, and the second assist for both Carusa and Kuhlmann.