TACOMA, Wash. - Maintaining their hold on first place in the Northwest Conference women's soccer standings, the University of Puget Sound Loggers squeezed past visiting George Fox University with their fourth straight win, 1-0 over the Bruins on a late first-half goal by Robin Viera, Saturday afternoon here at Baker Stadium.

In the 44th minute, Vieira picked up a rebound off a save by George Fox keeper Alyssa Montero and buried it into the open net for the only score of the match.   It was Vieira's fourth goal of the season and her third game-winner. 

That goal proved to be enough as the Puget Sound defense limited the Bruins to only four shots all game.  Logger goalie Kara Merfeld made two saves on the Bruins' two shots on goal, her fourth shutout in as many starts in her career.  The Loggers took 12 shots in the game, six on goal, with Montero making five saves to keep the Bruins in the game. 

George Fox has played seven games this year that were either tied or decided by a single goal, including the last five.  Three of their losses have been by 1-0 scores.

NEXT:  George Fox (1-5-3, NWC 1-3-1) is back in action again Sunday with a visit to Willamette University for a 12:00 noon start ... Puget Sound (7-2, NWC 5-1) is off until next Saturday, when the Loggers will go to Pacific University for a 12:00 noon contest.