Box Score



NAMPA, Idaho – The Northwest Nazarene University women's soccer team held Eastern Oregon University scoreless in a 2-0 non-conference win.

The Crusaders (1-0) struck early in the game, as Sarah Staropoli found the back of the net seven minutes into the game. Staropoli scored from five yards out with an assist from Kellynn McDaniel.

In the 67th minute, NNU's Jenny Field put in a goal off a Staropoli assist. 

The Mountaineers' offense struggled against the NNU defense. Eastern Oregon took only three shots in the game, with Kelli Jones putting two on goal. Quincy Moore took the other shot.

Northwest Nazarene, playing in its season opener, took 12 shots. NNU finished with seven shots on goal.

The Crusaders took six corner kicks, to Eastern's two. Northwest Nazarene did commit 16 fouls, while the Mountaineers had three.

NNU's Tanya Zickefoose earned her first win of the season in the net. She made two saves. Kailey Moss received the loss. She finished with five saves.

The Mountaineers (0-3) have a break until Sept. 7, when they travel to Spokane, Wash., for the Red Lion Cascade/Frontier Challenge. A rematch with Great Falls will be next at the David Merkel Sports Complex. UGF beat Eastern 2-1 in overtime in the season opener.