Pacific University Athletics

PORTLAND, Ore. – A Rissalyn Hara penalty-kick and a late insurance goal from Marissa Agraz lifted the Pacific women's soccer team to a 2-0 victory over Lewis & Clark on Friday night to open Northwest Conference play.

Pacific (3-1, 1-0 NWC) grabbed the lead in the 10th minute when Hara converted a penalty kick for her second goal of the season.

Lewis & Clark had an opportunity to answer in the 20th minute, but Pacific goalkeeper Jaelynn Moo denied the River Otters penalty kick in the 21st minute to keep the Boxers in front.

Lewis & Clark continued to pressure Pacific, but Moo and the Boxer defense kept the River Otters off the scoreboard. Lewis & Clark finished the first half with five shots, including two on goal, while Pacific took four shots.

Pacific goalkeeper Madeleine Gomez took over to start the second half and made two saves to preserve the shutout. The River Otters finished with 11 shots, including four on goal, but could not find the equalizer.

Pacific senior Katelyn Sanders fired a shot off the crossbar in the 88th minutes before the Boxers finally doubled their advantage less than a minute later when Agraz scored her first collegiate goal on an assist from Tasanee Kinnett. 

Pacific finished with 10 shots, including five on goal, while Lewis & Clark had 11 shots and four on goal. The Boxers also held a 2-1 advantage in corner kicks.

Next: Pacific returns home Sunday on a three-game winning streak to host Willamette at 2:45 p.m. at Hanson Stadium.

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