REDDING, Cal. – The Multnomah University women's soccer team got off to a strong start in their preseason match against Mills College, cruising to a 2-0 triumph on Saturday afternoon.
THE BASICS:
Final: Multnomah 2, Mills College 0
Records: Multnomah (1-1), Mills College (0-2)
Location: Redding, Cali.
GAME SUMMARY:
- The Lions Midfielders came up big in the game, with Mary Richardson, Stefani Cifuentes, and Justyne Sanchez all making crucial plays that helped bring the Lions their first victory of the season.
- Justyne Sanchez kick-started the Lions' offense, putting MU ahead when she found the back of the net in the 33rd minute. Sanchez brought instant energy to the Lions' attack, with her first goal of the season proving to be the difference-maker in the contest.
- It was Prisila Jaime who added the second-half insurance for the Lions, doubling the Multnomah lead in the 82nd minute with an easy shot from just a few feet from the goal.
- Junior goalkeeper Trisha Priest made history for the lady Lions, completing the first ever shutout in program history.
- The Lions showcased their aggressive offense and finished the game with 24 shots, 12 of which were shots on goal.
FROM THE COACH:
"I'm excited for our first program win and more importantly I am excited that it was with this group of young ladies. There is something special about this group this year. The expectations for this year are very different than what they were last year. We have a group of young ladies who are invested in the relentless pursuit of living out our values and playing style and everyone knows that when you get a group of women who are on the same mission, there is no stopping what they can do."
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Maddy Barbarino
COMING UP NEXT:
The Multnomah women's soccer team continues their preseason on the road as they are set to play George Fox University on Friday, September 13
th at 7:00 PM.
