Westmont Women’s Soccer (9-1-1, 3-0 GSAC), ranked seventh in the NAIA, scored once in the first half and twice in the second to down No. 12 Vanguard (6-2-2, 2-1) 3-0 in a Golden State Athletic Conference game on Saturday at Thorrington Field.
The Warriors entered the game with a career 28-8-5 advantage over the Lions but had not defeated Vanguard since 2015.
Westmont goalkeeper Gabi Haws made two spectacular saves and Vanguard took shots in the first 25 minutes.
In the final 20 minutes of the first half, Westmont turned the tables, taking eight shots and placing three on target while holding Vanguard to just one shot.
Bri Johnson put the Warriors on the board in the 38th minute by scoring her fifth goal in the last three games.
Johnson now leads the Warriors in scoring with eight goals this season.
In the 74th minute, Isabelle Berthoud created some separation for the Warriors by scoring her seventh goal of the season, assisted by Johnson.
Westmont freshman Chase Sprink recorded her first collegiate goal in the 89th minute to put the icing on the cake.
“It has been coming for the last two games,” said Westmont coach Jenny Jaggard of Sprink’s goal. “Her training has really picked up the last two weeks. We wanted to see Chase rewarded with some playing time and see her finish. I’m glad she was able to get in and do what we have been seeing her do in practice.”
Westmont currently sits atop the GSAC standings in a tie with Ottawa, Ariz.