CLAREMONT, Calif. – The Hope International women's soccer team lost a 1-0 defensive battle to Life Pacific on Saturday at the Pomona-Pitzer Soccer Field.
The Royals were shutout for the fourth time this season in falling to 6-5-0 overall and 5-4-0 in the GSAC. The Warriors bettered their record to 3-6-4 overall and 2-4-2 in conference play.
Despite the loss, HIU remained in third place in the GSAC standings with 15 points.
HIU held the Warriors to just two shots the entire game. But a foul just a little over a minute into the second half gave the Warriors a free kick from around 40 yards out. Scarlett Rivera lofted a shot over the outstretched arms of HIU goalie Victoria Ruiz for the goal.
The Royals managed just seven shots throughout the game, forcing LPU netminder Natalie Retama into three saves.
The Royals played the final 12 and a half minutes down one player after Karissa Frerichs received a red card.
HIU continues its four-match roadtrip on Thursday, October 15 at Park Gilbert. Kickoff is scheduled for 5:00 p.m.
