LA GRANDE, Ore. - No. 18 Eastern Oregon Women's Soccer suffered its second straight loss at home Saturday night as the Mountaineers dropped a 1-0 contest to in-state Southern Oregon on Senior Day. With the loss, EOU falls to 9-4-0 overall and 6-3-0 in CCC play.

How it Happened
• The Mountaineers outshot the Raiders (8-4-0, 6-2-0 CCC) 11-8 overall and had the advantage in shots on goal at 4-2. EOU led in nearly every statistical category but was unable to score.
• The Raiders only edge was in fouls as they committed seven to just four by EOU. The Mountaineers also had a 3-2 edge in corner kicks, while Southern won the saves battle at 4-1.
• The lone goal of the contest came in the seventh minute when Mia Santander played a long pass from Jordan Bell and found the back of the net from 10 yards out.
• Santander's goal snuck past the reach of Madeline Barker and gave Southern the lead at 1-0. The score remained at that by the halftime break. Both teams had six shots in the frame.
• The second period saw the Raiders defense play a stout frame as they limited the Mountaineers to five shots with just one coming on goal. Southern only had two shots in the same span.
• Despite their best efforts the Mountaineers were unable to establish much rhythm on the offensive side as they suffered their second shutout in as many days.

Mountaineers Stat Leaders
• Morgan Farrington paced the offense with three shots but none came on goal.
• Yahaira Chavarria-Mondragon tallied two shots and had one come on goal.
• Kaitlyn McLeod also posted two shots with one coming on goal.
• Goalkeeper Madeline Barker notched the lone save of the night in the loss.

For the Raiders
• Mia Santander scored the gamewinning goal and had one shot on the night.
• Jordan Bell was credited with the assist on the Santander goal.
• Baylee Touey and Malaika Quigley each took two shots, while Quigley had one come on goal.
• In net, Ashlynn Hernandez tallied four saves to secure the shutout

By the Numbers 
3 - This is just the Mountaineers third ever loss inside Community Stadium.
2 - Saturday's loss is also just the second ever shutout against EOU in Community Stadium.
1 - This is the first time EOU has dropped back-to-back games under the direction of Jacob Plocher.
8 - The Mountaineers recognized eight seniors prior to Saturday's game in Kiara Fontanilla, Kayla Storm, Yahaira Chavarria-Mondragon, Sarah Mitchell, Kaitlyn McLeod, Mackinley Gregus, Katie Arnold, and Morgan Farrington.

Up Next
• The Mountaineers final home game of the 2021 season will be next week when they face Carroll College on Friday, Oct. 22. Kickoff against the Saints is set for 6:30 p.m. PT inside Community Stadium.

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