LA GRANDE, Ore. -- Eastern Oregon University downed The Evergreen State College 3-0 in women's soccer on Friday, Oct. 30. The Mountaineers scored two goals in the first half and added one goal in the second half.
Holly Dorhauer scored the opening goal for EOU at 19:05 following a corner kick. Gracie Rainsberry took the corner kick. The ball went to Kardyn Martinez, who passed to Dorhauer. The Mountaineers extended their lead to 2-0 at 35:42 on a goal by Eveyanna Townsend. Cassidy Harding was credited with an assist on the play.
The score remained the same until midway through the second half, when Harding scored for the Mountaineers. Harding's goal was set up by a pass from Makenna Moore.
With the win, EOU upped its record to 11-5-1 overall, 7-4-0 in the Cascade Collegiate Conference. Evergreen ended the game at 1-9-3 overall, 1-8-2 in the CCC.
Eastern Oregon gained a 21-3 advantage in total shots and a 6-0 margin in shots on goal. The Mountaineers also held a 6-0 edge in corner kicks.Â
Starting goalkeeper Samantha Groessbeck of EOU played the first 75:55 of the game. Hannah Krantz was in goal for Eastern Oregon during the final 14:05. Groessbeck and Krantz shared the shutout but did not record a save.
Evergreen starting goalie
Melina Grijalva (Jr.) earned three saves in the first half.
Katie Gresham (Sr., GK) played the second half for Evergreen and did not make a save while facing just one shot on target.
Adaire Van Tuyl (Jr., D) led Evergreen with two shots. Dorhauer of EOU achieved a game-high four total shots with two shots on target. Moore added three shots for the Mountaineers.
The Geoducks will play at College of Idaho on Saturday, Oct. 31. Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. MDT / 3 p.m. PDT.
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