(COSTA MESA, Calif.) No. 16 PLNU Women's Soccer remained perfect in PacWest play with a 1-0 win at Vanguard on Thursday, thanks to a goal from
Molly Bachman and another shutout from the Sea Lions' defense.
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"I'm glad to get another win on the road and am proud of the group to work through the match to make it happen," Head Coach
Kristi Kiely said.
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Bachman's first career collegiate goal in the 59th minute proved to be the difference.
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Bethany Arabe passed the ball out wide to the right back Bachman, who created some space with a touch forward before lofting a ball up and over the goalkeeper from the side of the 18-yard box into the far side-netting.
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"This one was created by Bethany finding a seam to play Molly through in an advanced position," Kiely said. "It was fun to see Molly get on the scoreboard."
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That goal was a just reward for the Sea Lions, who outshot the Lions 27-5, including 12-2 in shots on goal.
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"I am pleased with the amount of quality chances we created and would love to get on the scoreboard more as we create those chances," Kiely said.
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PLNU's defense kept its third consecutive shutout, as the Sea Lions won their fourth straight overall and third in a row to open conference play.
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"I thought our backline, and center backs specifically, were very active today," Kiely said. "They always put in a good shift and today was no different."
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Point Loma (6-1-1 overall, 3-0 PacWest) turns its attention to Saturday's home match against Westmont. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. on the PLNU Soccer Field.
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The team will receive its national championship rings from last season before the match in a ceremony slated to start at 1:30 p.m. following the conclusion of the men's game.
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"We have been on the road seven out of our eight games and are very excited to be at home," Kiely said. "We will be playing a tough Westmont team but are thankful to be at home."