WALLA WALLA, Wash. - The Whitman College women's soccer team fell from the ranks of the unbeaten, falling 2-1 to Corban (Ore.) on Sunday afternoon at the Whitman Athletic Complex.
Today was a hard fought match against a very fast and physical opponent in Corban," said coach
Michelle Voiland. "I am very proud of the team for showing heart, fight, resilience and grit. We evened up the match and played really well. It's unfortunate that two players slipped on the same play leading to the second goal. This doesn't take awash from the incredible character this group showed today and all pre-season. Now we prepare for the conference play.
Molly Beaulieu had the first scoring chance of the game when she dispossessed a Corban attacker at midfield. She dribbled into the teeth of the defense and took a shot on goal that was saved by Corban keeper Catriona Burns.
The Warriors broke through first after Josie Brence lifted a ball from 40 yards out that bounced in the penalty box. Alysia Alvarado pounced on the loose ball and headed it past Hanna Lynch in the Whitman (1-1-2) net.
Whitman provided the equalizer midway through the second half with a hustle play from Gracia Larson. She ran down a backpass to the keeper, forcing a clearance that ricocheted off her and into the back of the net.
Heading to the final stages of the game, Fatima Jiminez received a pass inside the penalty area and took a touch central, freezing her defender and beating Lynch with a shot into the side netting.
The Blues kick off the Northwest Conference season on the road next weekend with matches at Puget Sound (Sept. 16) and Pacific Lutheran (Sept. 17)
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