TACOMA, Wash. -- The George Fox women's soccer team had a close loss against No. 21 Pacific Lutheran this Sunday, nearly pulling off the upset until a 87th-minute game winner doomed the Bruins to a 2-1 loss .

How It Happened
Pacific Lutheran started things off with a goal in the first 13 minutes of the game on a high center shot from Lute player Olivia Boehm. Going into the second half, Fox had totaled just one shot, but only trailed the Lutes, 0-1.

In the 77th minute of the game senior Becca Kodak put away a lower right goal for the Bruins — tying the game up 1-1 and putting the Bruins within upset range. A solid flick from Alexis Breer gave Kozak a pathway to the goal with just the goalie to beat; the senior put away the shot to knot the game.

Still hanging on, the Lutes added another goal to the board in the 87th minute to break the Bruins' hearts. PLU's Bella Hanna's header to the top right of the goal spelled defeat for the Bruins, as Fox did not have enough time to muster another goal. The Bruins had fought hard against the No. 21 Lutes, but ultimately fell short.

Top Performers
Becca Kozak scored a goal and had two shots for the Bruins. Goalkeeper Emily Robey had four saves.

What It Means
The George Fox women's soccer team now has an overall record of 5-10-3 and an NWC record of 2-9-3. Pacific Lutheran has an overall record of 13-1-4 and an NWC record of 12-0-2. With the win, the Lutes secure their eighth straight conference championship.

What Comes Next
The George Fox women's soccer team plays their next match away against Lewis and Clark on Saturday, November 9th. Kickoff is scheduled at 1:45pm. 

The Bruins are also hosting a College Coaches Skills Camp on November 24th. The camp is for high school prospects looking for a chance to play collegiate soccer and will be hosted at Austin Sports Complex. For more information feel free to visit this link!