SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — A penalty kick goal in the 62nd minute by senior Matt Kimball proved the game winner as Pacific topped the Milwaukee School of Engineering 3-2 at the Lower East Field, home of the UC Santa Cruz Banana Slugs.

The Boxers (1-1-0) opened the scoring in the 16th minute when senior Weli Alamillo (Aiea, Hawaii) opened his account for 2018, but the Raiders (1-1-0) responded in the 24th minute when a shot by Sean Tabbert deflected off a Pacific defender and found its way into the net.

Sophomore Robert Nurmi (Gig Harbor, Wash.) answered MSOE's opening goal less than 20 seconds later on an assist from Kimball (Tigard, Ore.).

The second period saw Kimball tally from a spot kick in the 62nd minute. Kimball's goal would stand to be the game winner after an own goal from Pacific marked the Raiders' second goal of the day.

Senior goalkeeper Leyton Thommasen (Des Moines, Wash.) notched eight saves in his first victory of the season.

THEY SAID IT... "The guys were outstanding and played fun and attractive soccer. We need to clean some things up defensively, but I was very pleased with our performances this weekend." - Pacific head coach Eric Mild.

THE MATCH WAS OVER WHEN... Kimball converted from the penalty spot in the 62nd minute.

STAT OF THE GAME... Thommasen ws credited with six saves in the second period of this afternoon's match.

NEXT UP... The Boxers open their home schedule on Friday with a 4:30 p.m. scheduled kickoff against the UC Santa Cruz Banana Slugs on Ledbetter Field at Hanson Stadium.

HAT TRICK, QUICK FACTS...
1... Kimball has now scored in each of his four collegiate seasons.

2... This marks the Boxers' first result in California, since a scoreless draw at UC Santa Cruz in 2010.

3... Five Californian's saw time on the pitch for Pacific this weekend in neutral site action at UC Santa Cruz.