FOREST GROVE, Ore. – The Corban University women's soccer team began its 2021 fall campaign in impressive fashion, blanking NCAA Division III Pacific University (2-0) in a season-opening triumph on the road. A pair of second-half goals—scored within just five minutes of each other—paved the way for the Navy and Gold.
"Tonight was a great start to the year," said director of soccer Tim Kagey. "We had a lot of fun, and we really started to find our stride as the game went on."
Making the first start of her collegiate career, Malia Alonzo collected a clean sheet, aided by a suffocating defensive effort from the Navy and Gold. Corban surrendered just two shots in the match, one of which was on frame.
After a scoreless first half, Corban stormed out of the gates in the second period with a pair of quick goals. Maria-Frances Serrant got the scoring started, finishing off a beautiful through ball from Mei Suetsugu to put the Warriors on the board in the 46th minute.
To view the Navy and Gold's first goal of the season, CLICK HERE.
Just five minutes later, Suetsugu doubled the advantage, blasting a missile into the top-right corner from 30 yards out.
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That would be more than enough for Alonzo and the defense, as Corban preserved the shutout and cruised to the season-opening victory in Forest Grove.
Corban (1-0) will continue its non-conference schedule with another road match against an NCAA Division III opponent next week, facing off against crosstown rival Willamette University at Sparks Field on Wednesday, September 1.
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