GREAT FALLS, Mont. — Eastern Oregon University Women's Soccer moved closer to the final weekend of Cascade Collegiate Conference play Saturday afternoon, earning a convincing 3-0 road victory over the University of Providence.
The Mountaineers controlled the match from the opening whistle, generating consistent offensive pressure and limiting Providence to just one shot throughout the 90 minutes.
Eastern Oregon struck early, taking a 1-0 lead in the sixth minute. After creating several early chances, including a shot off the crossbar by
Samantha Gjersvold,
Samantha Jones found the back of the net at the 6:03 mark to put the Mountaineers in front.
EOU continued to dictate the pace in the first half, recording 11 shots and three corner kicks while keeping Providence without a shot. The Mountaineers carried their one-goal advantage into halftime, with goalkeeper
Elysa Morse and the defensive unit maintaining a clean sheet.
The Mountaineers added some breathing room in the second half. After creating several more opportunities following the break,
Holly Dorhauer doubled the lead in the 55th minute, finishing a play assisted by
Kenzie Snell at 54:40.
Eastern Oregon struck again just over six minutes later.
Gracie Rainsberry scored at 60:49 to extend the advantage to 3-0, putting the match firmly in the Mountaineers' control.
EOU continued to press offensively throughout the remainder of the contest, finishing with 22 shots, including 15 on goal, and eight corner kicks. Providence goalkeeper Chloe Pajaro recorded 11 saves in just over 82 minutes of action, while Morse made the Mountaineers' lone save to preserve the shutout.
Meridee Hill also saw late action in goal as Eastern Oregon closed out the victory.
The victory improves Eastern Oregon to 10-5-1 overall and 6-4 in conference play as the Mountaineers approach the final weekend of the regular season. EOU returns home next weekend to face The Evergreen State College on Oct. 30 at 4 p.m. PT.
