A pair of freshmen teamed up to record the only goal of the game as NAIA No. 18 Westmont women’s soccer beat Marymount California, 1-0, on Saturday in Torrance.
Olivia Gabelein from Shoreline Wash., recorded her first collegiate goal in the 35th minute. She was set up by Shayna Stock from nearby Redondo Beach, who notched her first collegiate assist.
“The goal was a fantastic goal,” said Westmont head coach Jenny Jaggard. “Shayna, who was playing outside back for us, sent a beautiful ball into the box for Olivia Gabelein and she headed it in for a really pretty goal.”
Stock, who was left alone on the right side, sent a line drive to Gabelein 10 yards in front of the goal. Gabelein was surrounded by two defenders, but headed the ball into the opposite crease for the score.
“I was happy with our team’s execution of the game plan, especially in the first half,” offered Jaggard. “Marymount is known for building out of the back off the short pass from the keeper. Our players executed perfectly and completely shut them down. We started to possess the ball and created a ton of opportunities in the first half.”
Junior goalkeeper Kailey Meyer of Lafayette, notched her second shutout in as many games while tallying three saves. All three saves came in the second half with the most spectacular occurring in the 85th minute.
The Warriors (2-0) play Montana’s Rocky Mountain on Monday at Lovik Field at 12:30 p.m. as part of a men’s and women’s doubleheader. There will be free admission for Monday’s game.