McMINNVILLE, Ore. – Pacific's struggles continued on Sunday afternoon at Linfield as the Boxers suffered a 1-0 defeat.
 
The Wildcats held the edge in the shot column, recording 17 with nine on target. Pacific held its own with 11 total shots, but only placed two efforts on frame.
 
Top Performers 
 

• Zach Aderinto matched his season high with eight saves.
• Mason Tomich, Aidan Heflin, Brodie Buchert, and Tyler Wong played the full 90 minutes.
• Tait Kuchenbrod had a solid performance at outside back, tallying three shots from his wide position.

 
How It Happened
 
Linfield opened the scoring in the 16^th minute through Sid Kosaris, who finished a well-worked attacking move to give his team the early lead. 
 
Pacific nearly equalized just two minutes later when Camden Wyatt tried his luck. Nico Allen then nearly netted the equalizer on the ensuing corner kick.
 
Frustration started to set in during the dying minutes, and Cooper Sheakley was shown a red card after receiving his second booking. This is the second time the striker has been sent off this season.
 
Despite a frantic final 10 minutes, the Wildcats managed to hang on and take all three points.
 
What It Means
 
Pacific falls to 0-7-1 and 0-4 in NWC play. Linfield improves to 2-1-1 in conference action, lifting themselves into a tie for second in the table, two points behind leaders Willamette.
 
Up Next
 
The Boxers return to Hanson Stadium on Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. to host Puget Sound.
 
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