WALLA WALLA, Wash. – Despite great defensive efforts leading to a scoreless first half, the George Fox women's soccer team ultimately dropped the game, 2-0, to the Whitman Blues.
How it Happened
The first half was a back-and-forth affair, with neither team finding the back of the net. A minute in, Maddie Twitchell shot just inside the 18-yard box, but missed right. The first chance on goal came seven minutes later from the Blues; Marissa Lam made the save. Shortly after, Whitman launched a shot into M. Lam's waiting hands. In the 16th minute,
Lindsey Kong shot but it was blocked. The clearest first-half opportunity for a goal came 23 minutes in for the Blues; the ball got past the Bruin goalkeeper but fell left of the goal. Eight minutes later,
Sophia Mapes took a shot from far outside the 18-yard box, but the Whitman keeper secured the ball.
Grace Bittner looked to score in the final three seconds, but the shot went right of the net, sending the teams into halftime with a 0-0 score.
No shots were recorded in the first 10 minutes of the second half. Things shifted when a Whitman midfielder broke past the George Fox defense, sinking a shot into the lower-right corner of the net to put Whitman up, 1-0. Two minutes later, the Blues aimed for the lower-right corner again, but M. Lam shut them down. The Bruins'
Erin Lam saw a free kick opportunity in the 67th minute, but Whitman's goalie dove to tip the ball out. A minute later, Kong shot but was blocked again.
In the 79th minute, a corner kick by the Blues culminated in another lower-right corner goal, fortifying their lead, 2-0. The rest of the half played out with neither team recording a shot. The game ended 2-0 in favor of Whitman.
Top Performances
Erin Lam and
Sophia Mapes both recorded one shot on goal.
Lindsey Kong put up two shots and Maddie Twitchell shot once. Marissa Lam completed three saves.
What it Means
The Bruins slip to 1-7-1 (0-6-1 NWC) while the Blues rise to 7-1-2 (5-1-2 NWC).
What Happens Next
The Bruins will head to Portland, Ore., to face the Lewis & Clark River Otters. The game is scheduled for Wednesday, October 7 at 7:45 pm.
