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October 10-Loyola Marymount and Saint Mary's collected wins Thursday night The Lions held on to beat UC Irvine 1-0, while the Gaels' Sarah Burgess scored a goal late in overtime to lift Saint Mary's to a 1-0 win over Long Beach State

 
 
 

 

  
 
Saint Mary's 1, Long Beach State 0
The Saint Mary's women's soccer team (6-6-1) defeated the Long Beach State 49ers (3-7-3), 1-0, in overtime on Thursday, October 10 on Garaventa Field. Sarah burgess scored the game-winner for the Gaels.

In the first half, the Gaels outshot Long Beach State 4-0, while play primarily stayed in the middle of the field. SMC had a couple of opportunities but were unable to find the back of the net ending the half with a 0-0 tie.

With 3:36 left in the first overtime, Shauna Rech attempted a shot from 20-yards out. Rech's shot sat around the front of the 49ers goal as a mad scramble was soon to follow. Sarah Burgess was able to get a foot on it, ending all 49er hopes as the Gaels went on to a 1-0 victory.

SMC's goalkeeper Ruth Montgomery earned her first shutout of the season, bringing her career total to 30 and one shy of tying the school record. She also recorded four saves, while the 49ers Hannah Cochrun tallied three saves.

The Gaels will return to action when they host the San Francisco Lady Dons on Sunday, October 13 for the beginning of West Coast Conference play. Kickoff is scheduled for Noon.

Loyola Marymount 1, UC Irvine 0
Freshman Kelly Schroeder's team-leading fourth goal of the season just 5:26 into the game proved to be the game winner as Loyola Marymount defeated UC Irvine 1-0 at Sullivan Field in front of 161 fans. The Lions lifted their record to 7-3-2, while the Anteaters fell to 5-6 overall.

As the two teams battled for possession at midfield, senior Myka Peck broke free and led Schroeder for the shot from the right wing. It was Peck's second assist of the season. Schroeder and Peck now lead the team with eight points a piece.

Lion goalie Kelly Yukihiro was the beneficiary of a tremendous LMU defense. She came up with two saves for her third shutout of the season. The LMU defense held the Anteaters to just one shot in the first half. The Lions outshot UC Irvine 6-4 in the contest. LMU opens West Coast Conference action this Sunday at Sullivan Field when the Lions host No. 17 Pepperdine at noon.