HONOLULU - The Point Loma women's soccer team extended their unbeaten streak to 12 straight by sneaking by Hawaii Pacific on the road, 1-0. (Oct. 18)
 
Abbi Swanson scored the match's lone goal in the 51st minute off a little corner kick trickery. PLNU sent both Bella Diaz and Abbi Swanson over on the corner kick. Swanson left a short pass for Diaz, who immediately gave it back to Swanson for a deep shot, which hooked right inside the goal.
 
That goal turned the match around as prior to Swanson's boot, HPU was more in control of the match. The Sharks had outshot PLNU 6-2 in the first half (4-2 shots on goal), but everything changed with the goal. Point Loma outshot HPU in the second half 11-7.
 
Emma Hinson made five saves for the Sea Lions. Lauren Spencer had six stops for the Sharks.
 
Team Records
Point Loma (11-1-1, 6-0-1 PacWest), Hawaii Pacific (4-5-4, 2-2-2 PacWest)
 
PacWest implications
The win allows PLNU to extend its lead in the PacWest standings. The Sea Lions remain the only unbeaten team in conference play. Point Loma leads the PacWest with 19 points, six more than Hawaii Hilo, Biola and Azusa Pacific, which are all tied in second place. HPU is in eighth place with eight points.
 
Quotes from coach Kiely
On Hawaii Pacific: "Credit to HPU for a great start- we had to work ourselves into the game, which I thought we did quite well, but HPU came ready to play."
 
On the Sea Lions: "I was very pleased with all players tonight. We didn't start well, but the players were able to make mental and tactical changes at halftime with precision and commitment. Every player who stepped on the field tonight made us better. That's really important on a trip like this."
 
On the next match: "We will try to rest and refocus tomorrow and get ready for Chaminade."
Scoring Summary
 
News and Notes
> PLNU is 6-0 on the road this season, and five of the wins have been 1-0 decisions
> This was the second straight season that Swanson scored the game-winner over Hawaii Pacific
> Hinson added her 10th shutout of the season
> Since the opening match of the season, Point Loma has allowed only one goal in its last 1108 minutes.
 
Next match
The Point Loma women's soccer team will continue its road trip in Hawaii with a match against Chaminade on Saturday, Oct. 20. Kickoff is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. (PST)