MERCED, Calif. – The Multnomah University women's soccer team came up against a talented Cal Pac Conference opponent in the University of California, Merced, losing 6-1 on the road on Monday afternoon.
 
 
THE BASICS:
Final: UC Merced 6, Multnomah 1
Records: UCM (1-2), MU (0-2)
Location: Merced, Calif.
 
 
GAME SUMMARY:

• UC Merced found the back of the net early in the first half, scoring their first goal in the fifth minute of play.
• After falling behind 2-0, the Lions got on the board as Sabrina Araiza scored the first goal in MU women's soccer history to make it 2-1.
• The Bobcats pressured the Lions throughout the day, tallying 31 shots on goal as they built a 6-1 advantage over a young MU squad.

 
 
KEY PERFORMERS:

• MU keeper Lexis Law also made history on Monday, moving to No. 2 overall in the Cascade Collegiate Conference record book for most saves in a single contest, tallying 24 against the Bobcats.

 
 
COMING UP NEXT:
The Lions will have next week off before they open Cascade Conference play for the first time at home against Warner Pacific on Friday, Sept. 15.