REDDING, Calif. – A goal in the eighth minute by senior Bryce Branagan-Franco (pictured) proved to be all NCU would need in a strong defensive performance, knocking off Simpson University, 2-0 in the first road game of the season.
NCU improves to 2-0 on the season as they post their second straight shutout performance.
Branagan-Franco got things going early on as she took a pass from Selina Chacon for the early game-winner.
Sami Wilson provided an insurance score in the 33rd minute, off of a feed from Maddi Bartholomew.
Mackenzie Galick and Katie Hastings split time in goal for the Beacons and each recorded a save as the stalwart NCU defense held the Redhawks to just two shots on goal.
NCU is off to their first two-win start to a season since 2006. The Beacons will look to make it three straight on Friday when they face William Jessup University in a game being hosted by Simpson.