NEWBERG, Ore. --- After a 3-1 loss against Multnomah a week before, the Bruins held off La Verne, 3-2, to win their first game of the season Saturday afternoon.

How It Happened
Ten minutes into the first half, the George Fox offense roared to life, rattling off two goals into the second against La Verne. The first was scored by Eugene Peltier, who converted on a close net opportunity to give Fox a 1-0 advantage. Fifteen minutes later, Robert Rodarte found the back of the net for the second time that half, extending their lead to two — the first halftime lead of the season for Fox.

Coming out hot from the halftime break, Fox's Joshua Chang drove home yet another goal early on in the second half, burying La Verne in a 3-0 deficit with the minutes ticking away. However, the Leopards were able to rally, scoring two goals as the game wound down. With the game back within one goal, Fox's stellar defense shut the door on the Leopards to pick up their first victory of the season, 3-2.

Top Performers
Peltier, Rodarte, and Chang all contributed offensively for the Bruins, putting up one goal each to carry the Bruins to victory. Goalie Cade Matsumoto tallied 2 saves on the day. Another factor that contributed to the Bruin's success was the 10 fouls committed by La Verne, compared to the 4 committed by the Bruins.

Coach's Thoughts
Getting the first win of the year is never easy," Bruin head coach Paul Karver said, "So it's wonderful to get that box checked today against a very good La Verne team, a team that forced us to answer several difficult questions."

What It Means
The Bruins improve their record to 1-3 and garner some momentum heading into their game tomorrow night against UC Santa Cruz.

What Happens Next
The Bruins return to Austin Sports Complex on Sunday, September 11 to take on the UC Santa Cruz Banana Slugs. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.