ALISO VIEJO, CA- The Soka University Lions dropped their match against the University of Saint Katherine Firebirds 4-1 on Sunday afternoon at the Lions' Den Soccer Stadium.

The Firebirds got on the scoreboard early, scoring two goals in the 11^th and 16^th minutes of the match.

Soka's Jackie Osuna responded, netting her first career goal for the Lions at the 47:28 minute mark. Osuna blasted her shot into the goal after intercepting a Firebird's pass to put her side onto the scoreboard.

The Firebirds continued to press, scoring two more goals in the 52^nd and 81^st minutes, respectively, bringing the final score to 4-1.

"It was a very disappointing loss today despite the multiple great moments we had in the game," said Head Coach Wendy Espejel. "It is always a positive having a player score their first season goal. We will use this game as a learning opportunity going into two tough games in a final push to earn a spot in the conference tournament."

The Lions will travel on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, to face the Mariners of Marymount California University. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.
 

Game Notes:  Soka was outshot 22-7… The Lions' Ashley Bustamante made eight saves on the day… Soka's overall record is now 5-9, and 2-2 in Cal Pac Conference play… yellow cards were shown to Saint Katherine's Isabela Deleon, Adamari Gonzalez, and Soka's Merina Addonigio.