PORTLAND -- After three consecutive ties, the Pacific women's soccer team finally celebrated a win.

The Boxers edged Lewis & Clark 2-1 Sunday afternoon for their first Northwest Conference victory.

Pacific senior Mirella Garcia opened the scoring in the 16th minute, converting a pass from junior Taite Taniguchi to give the Boxers an early advantage. Pacific doubled its lead in the 55th minute as senior Gwendolyn Saing finished off a setup from Garcia.

The Pioneers cut the deficit in half in the 71st minute, but the Pacific defense closed out the match to preserve the result.

The Boxers outshot Lewis & Clark 13-6, including a 5-1 margin in shots on target. 

With the win, Pacific improved to 1-1-3 in conference play.

Next: The Boxers play at Pacific Lutheran on Saturday, October. 4.

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