Oct. 4, 2008

Box Score

Berkeley, Calif. - The Pacific field hockey squad suffered its fourth shutout loss of the season, falling to No. 15 California, 3-0, on Saturday, Oct. 4.

The loss dropped Pacific to 1-9 on the season and 0-1 in the NorPac Conference. California, meanwhile, moved to 8-2 overall and 4-0 in conference play.

The Golden Bears got out to an early 1-0 lead at the 11:43 mark of the first half by converting a penalty corner. California's Carolina Bistue fired in a direct shot from the top of the circle. Bistue took the ball after her teammate Kellie York entered the ball and Rachel Moffit stopped the pass.

Defense ruled play for much of the game from that point on as Pacific managed just three shots in the first half and four in the game. California, meanwhile, finished with just six shot in the first half and 15 in the game.

California added two insurance goals late in the second period. Natalie Nurnberg scored both of the Golden Bears' final two goals on assists from Gwen Belomy and Megan Psyllos, respectively.

Sophomore goalkeeper, Christina Niccum (Simi Valley, Calif.) recorded 10 saves in the loss for the Tigers.

The Tigers return to action on Sunday, Oct. 12 as Pacific hosts Davidson in a neutral site contest at Berkeley, Calif. at 1 p.m.