NEWBERG, Ore. – Neither visiting Whitworth University or host George Fox University could find the back of the net in a scoreless Northwest Conference women's soccer match on Saturday at Austin Sports Complex.
Despite earning a point in the standings, the Pirates (0-4-4, 0-3-2 NWC) were held without a goal for the fourth consecutive match. The Bruins moved to 0-4-5, 0-3-3 NWC.
George Fox had a pair of point blank first half chances that Paige Broadrick was able to keep out of the net, including a one-on-one kick save to her right. George Fox outshot the Bucs 7-2 in the first half with five on net, all saved by Broadrick.
The Whitworth attack came out strong in the second half with several chances to take the lead. Kylee Russell had an opportunity early in the second frame when she raced downfield past a defender but couldn't get a touch toward an open net. In the 71st minute, Kayla Santa Monica fired an open shot from the middle of the box that was saved by Marisa Lam.
Each team proved to have a quality attack with seven of nine shots on target for the Bruins and six of seven shots were on goal for the Pirates. GFU had a 4-1 advantage in corner kicks.
Lily Cardenas led the Whitworth attack with three shots and two shots on goal. Broadrick, who made her second start of the season, finished the match with seven saves.
Morgan Phalen had two shots on goal for the Bruins and Lam made six saves.
The Pirates will look to get a win at Lewis & Clark on Sunday at noon.
