SAN DIEGO - The Point Loma women's soccer team posted their highest scoring output of the season to defeat Hawaii Pacific 4-0 on Monday, Oct. 16. 
 
Abbi Swanson got the Sea Lions on the board late in the first half off an assist from Jae Kamanu. Easton Kawawaki extended that lead with a quick goal right after the half. Ashlee Smith knocked in the Sea Lions' third goal of the match in the 77th minute and Emily Pedlowe would add an insurance goal late. The victory extended the Sea Lions home-winning streak to five matches.
 
Team Records
Point Loma (6-5-1, 5-3-0 PacWest), Hawaii Pacific (6-7-1, 2-6-1 PacWest)
 
PacWest Implications
The Sea Lions are now tied for fourth in the PacWest standings with 15 points. PLNU is knotted up with both Fresno Pacific and Dixie State, who have both played one less conference match. The loss gives HPU sole possession of 11th place in the standings with seven points.
 
The Turning Point
With the way the Sea Lions have been playing defense at home, Abbi Swanson's goal gave the team not only the lead but a big boost of confidence. PLNU dominated the match after that first goal, scoring three more times.
 
Words from the Hall of Wisdom
On the defense: "The defense was solid. They didn't give up anything that was really dangerous. So I was really proud of our work rate, the grit and the physicality on defense."
 
On Abbi Swanson: "She's now working her way back into playing college soccer after three ACL injuries.She's a very good player and when she's confident she makes things happen. She's been a huge boost for us."
 
On Kawawaki: "Easton has been doing it with us for three years. And we've missed her all year and its great to have her back. I'm really proud of her too."
 
Scoring Summary
40:03 - PLNU GOAL: Abbi Swanson (Jae Kamanu) [PLNU 1, HPU 0]
48:11 - PLNU GOAL: Easton Kawawaki (unassisted) [PLNU 2, HPU 0]
76:45 - PLNU GOAL: Ashlee Smith (Abbi Swanson) [PLNU 3, HPU 0]
86:55 - PLNU GOAL: Emily Pedlowe (Jessica Taylor) [PLNU 4, HPU 0]
 
News and Notes
> This was the first goal of the season for Kawawaki after recovering from a knee injury suffered last season during the Night Soccer Match. She led the Sea Lions in scoring as a sophomore (four goals, 10 points)
> PLNU has won five straight at home while outscoring their opponents 11-0.
> Linnell now leads the PacWest with six shutouts and is third in goals against average (.886)
> The four goals are the most for PLNU all season and match the total they posted last season against Holy Names
> Point Loma has won four straight matches against Hawaii Pacific and lead the all-time series 4-1-1
 
Up Next
The Point Loma women's soccer team will go on the road to face Dixie State on Saturday, Oct. 21 at 3:30 p.m. (PST).