INCLINE VILLAGE, NV- The Soka University Lions defeated the Eagles of Sierra Nevada College 1-0 on Friday afternoon at the Tahoe Vista Soccer Complex. 

Soka striker Araceli Soto-Garcia tallied her third goal of the season in the 18^th minute of play off of an assist from Cienna Irwin. Despite outshooting the Eagles 34-9 and leading her side with nine shots on the day, Soto-Garcia's goal proved to be the game-winner, lifting the Lions to their second win of the 2021 season.

The Lions are now 2-6 overall and 0-1 in Cal Pac Conference play. They have scored eight goals in eight games and are ranked 98^th overall in the NAIA for shots on goal (63).

The Lions remain on the road and travel to Angwin, CA, to face the Pacific Union College Pioneers on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m.

"It was great to get our first road win today," said Head Coach Wendy Espejel. "I was happy to see some of our players bounce back from injury and plug right in. The team has been working hard, and it was great to see some pieces come together. "
 

Game Notes: Soka's Ashley Bustamante made six saves on the day… a yellow card was shown to Sierra Nevada's Elena Fischer.