SAN FRANCISCO - The Point Loma women's soccer team sent coach Tim Hall out with a victory in his final career match as it defeated Academy of Art 1-0 in the regular season finale.
 
Jae Kamanu scored the lone goal of the match in the 40th minute on an assist from Jacqui Gerarden. With the lead the defense locked down the Urban Knights, allowing them just one shot, which came in the final minute of the match, to earn the clean sheet and the victory.

Team Records
Point Loma (9-7-1, 8-5-0 PacWest), Academy of Art (1-15-1, 1-11 PacWest)
 
PacWest Implications
The Sea Lions finish the season with 24 points in conference play. Currently, PLNU is tied with Dixie State for fifth in the standings. The loss locks in 13th place for the Urban Knights with three points.
 
The Turning Point
The goal by Kamanu finally gave PLNU a result for all its hard work. Point Loma had dominated many parts of the game up to that point but did not have a score. After Kamanu posted her first career goal the Sea Lions played more aggressive and were able to dictate the match the rest of the way.
  
Words from the Hall of Wisdom
On his team: "We played well enough to get the win on the road. It was a team effort to get the result we needed."
 
On the seniors: "We were able to sub them out at the end and honor them. It was a nice little celebration. It turned out to be an incredibly positive day and I was proud of them for finishing the year off well."
 
On the future: "This is a very talented team. We have a full cupboard of talented players and quality young ladies. Point Loma's future looks really good and I am proud to be able to turn it over in a really healthy state."
 
Scoring Summary
39:06 - PLNU GOAL: Jae Kamanu (Jacqui Gerarden) [PLNU 1, ARTU 0]
 
News and Notes
> Tim Hall completes his career with a record of 270-168-50 (119-51-26 with women)
> PLNU outshot ARTU 15-3, including 5-1 in shots on goal
> Jessica Warner earned her first career win in goal
> Neither Kamanu or Gerarden started the match and both are freshmen
> Point Loma is now 6-0-0 all-time vs. Academy of Art
> PLNU has never allowed a goal to the Urban Knights in 540 minutes of competition
 
Up Next
This completes the 2017 season for the Point Loma women's soccer team.