RIVERDALE, N.Y. – The Pacific women's soccer team started their Big Apple weekend in a big way, coming out fast with an early goal from freshman defender Kelsey Oen and never letting up in a 1-0 win over Manhattan Friday evening at Gaelic Park in Riverdale, New York. 


In Case You Missed It

• Oen netted her first of the year and her first as a Tiger in the 15^thminute on a header with the help of Isabella Pariente's fourth assist of the year, giving the Tigers their second consecutive win.
• A native of San Diego, Oen was one of four freshmen in head coach Kerri Scroope's starting XI against the Jaspers (goalkeeper Brenna Crump, forward Melani Medina, midfielder Ryanne Molenaar).
• Crump earned her second win in net for the Tigers in as many games after making her third straight outing.
• Pacific was stifling in the defensive third from whistle to whistle, not allowing Manhattan a shot until the 21^st minute.

Statistically Speaking 

• The Tigers controlled the match tempo throughout the first half, winning the battle in shots (6-1), shots on goal (3-1) and corners (5-2).
• Pacific jumped out to a 3-0 advantage in shots (one on goal) in the first eight minutes of the match with two corners.
• UOP bumped its shot average up from 12.2 after racking up 15 shots against Manhattan, including a season high nine on frame. The Tigers also took a season high seven corner kicks on Friday.
• Jenae Packard was one of four Tigers credited with at least three shots on the night, tallying four. Oen, Pariente and Sigrid Aas claimed three apiece.

Next Up

• Pacific will remain in New York throughout the course of the weekend, finishing their brief road trip Sunday morning, September 15 against Long Island. Kickoff against the Sharks is slated for 9:00 a.m
• Following their trip east, Pacific will return home to Knoles Field to tackle Portland State on Sunday, September 22 at 1:00 p.m.