Abbotsford, BC - Luciana Andrews scored a brilliant free kick for the UFV Cascades, but it wouldn't be enough as the nationally ranked Trinity Western Spartans came out on top 3-1 at Rotary Stadium on Sunday.

The Spartans struck first in the 7^th minute as Charity Field finished off a cross from Makenna Dieterich.

The Cascades found an equalizer in the 29^th minute as Luciana Andrews blasted a marvelous free kick into the side netting from about 25 yards out. 

?? WSOC | 30' Luciana Andrews smashes the free kick into the side netting! ??????

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Trinity Western wasted no time taking the lead back a minute later as Sophie Crowther picked up a loose ball in the UFV box and smashed it into the top right corner. 

Andrea Perkovic kept the Cascades within a goal in the 54^th minute, stopping Crowther who was in alone. 

?? WSOC | 54' Another huge stop from Andrea Perkovic on the break!

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The Spartans found some insurance in the 88^th minute as Sierra Halldorson blocked a clearance from the Cascades and slid the ball to Melnychuk who finished it neatly.

The match also featured a pregame ceremony where the Cascades honoured graduating seniors Andrea Perkovic, Jashan Sandhar, and Hannah Gamble for their final home appearance.
 

"There are so many good memories that I'm going to take away with me, and good friendships that will last a lifetime" noted Perkovic on her time at UFV.  

All three senior players also had their families in attendance to take part in the ceremonies.

"It means a lot," Gamble explained. "My dad flew in from Vegas and my sister came in from Fort McMurray, so definitely a big trip for both of them to come support me on my senior night."

The Cascades now head on the road to close out their season, playing Victoria next Friday and UBC on Saturday. The Spartans will make the same trip in reverse to finish out their regular season schedule. All games are available to watch live on Canadawest.tv.