NEWBERG, Ore. -- The George Fox women's soccer team kept Linfield close in their final game of the season, but could not put themselves on top on Senior Day, taking the 1-0 loss. 

How It Happened
The Bruins opened the day with a Senior Day ceremony honoring its two seniors, Alexis Breer and Isabelle Carrington, but it was the Wildcats who came out swinging, the Wildcats took a shot in the first 40 seconds of the match but couldn't overcome the Bruin defense early. In the 29th minute, Sarah Burkes took the first—and only—shot for George Fox in the first half, but it found the hands of the Linfield goalkeeper, leaving the score tied.

The Wildcats created nine opportunities to shoot but were held in check by Marisa Lam, who recorded five saves in the first period and kept the score 0–0 at halftime.

In the 53rd minute, Linfield tipped the score in its favor, 1–0, with a well-placed shot. Bolstered, the Bruin offense began to come alive. Liv Haima found a second scoring opportunity for George Fox in the 56th minute but couldn't find the back of the net. Tess Scott followed with a well-placed attempt to even the score, but the Wildcats held their lead.

The final minutes became a battle for possession—Linfield working to preserve its advantage and George Fox pushing to equalize. When the final buzzer sounded, the score remained unchanged, resulting in a 1–0 loss for the Bruins.

Top Performances
Sarah Burkes, Liv Haima, and Tess Scott each took a shot during the match for the Bruins. Liv Haima recorded 11 saves to help keep the Wildcats in range. Seniors Alexis Breer and Isabelle Carrington each contributed a full 90 minutes of play during the match, respectively. 

Coach's Thoughts
"Thank you to our seniors and their families for choosing George Fox and our program," Bruin head coach Laura Schott said. "Our seniors are two outstanding individuals who will have successful professional careers. Also, we love our younger players and the dedication they displayed day in and out. Our team gpa has never been higher, our players are hungry, and while we had trouble finishing this year, we have a lot of amazing pieces moving forward. Looking forward to 2026!"

What It Means
George Fox Women's Soccer ends their season 0-11-7 (0-10-5 NWC), while Linfield ends the season with a 10-5-5 mark (8-5-3 NWC)

What Comes Next
The Bruins will continue to put in work while looking forward to their 2026 fall season.