Senior Emily Thompson scored her third goal of the season as the Pacific women's soccer team dropped a 4-1 decision to host Whitman on Saturday in Walla Walla, Washington.

The Boxers (1-6, 1-2 NWC) surrendered two goals in each half in the loss, despite recording 13 shots - which tie a season-high. Plus, sophomore goalkeeper Kali Barber had 10 saves and Thompson recorded a match-high seven shots.
 
The Blues (1-6-1, 1-3 NWC) had four-different goal scorers in the win, who had 20 shots - 14 of which were on goal - to snap a five-match losing streak. 

Whitman took an early 1-0 lead in the fifth minute but a resilient Boxer squad came back as Thompson had a pair of chances at an equalizer in the 16th and 21st minute, respectively. Her attempt in the 16th minute was blocked and Blues' goalkeeper Elly Wolfe made a save in the 21st minute to preserve a 1-0 lead. 

Later in the half, Whitman added to its lead in the 32nd minute as Emily Rigsby scored for a 2-0 lead in favor of the Blues. Again, Thompson and the Boxers organized its attack. Pacific capitalized when Thompson took a long cross from the center of the field in the 37th minute. The senior converted on the cross and a misplay by the Blues' goalkeeper. Both teams got a shot off to close out the opening 45 minutes. 
 
Thompson and Kira Negrete had attempts at game-tying efforts to start the second half. The Blues countered with a pair of second half goals for the final margin. Whitman found the back of the next in the 65^th and 83^rd minute for the final margin.
 
Next, Pacific will face Whitworth on Sunday, Sept. 23 at noon before coming home to host Puget Sound (Sept. 28) and Pacific Lutheran (Sept. 30)