Angwin, Calif. – Walla Walla continued their California road trip, taking on another Cal Pac opponent, Pacific Union College. The Wolves used an aggressive first half and held off a Pioneers fury in the second half, picking up their second win on the road trip with a 3-2 victory.
The first half belonged to the Wolves, as three goals off the legs of
Zachary Christensen,
Jacob Smith, and
Ben Wexler helped the Wolves build a 3-0 halftime lead. The Pioneers would capitalize off opportunities as they netted two goals in the second half, however, the Wolves held their ground and did not allow another goal. The win gives the Wolves their second win on the season, doubling their win total from their 2018 campaign.
THE NUMBERS:
- The Wolves had 7 shots on goal compared to 3 by the Pioneers.
- Jacob Smith scored his first collegiate goal, dropping a ball right over the goalies head in the first half.
- Zachary Christensen picked up his first goal since the 2017 season.
- With another goal, Ben Wexler has totaled 3 goals on the road trip.
NEXT GAME:
The Wolves look to continue riding their momentum into Thursday matchup with Simpson University, their final match of their California trip. The Wolves will look to avenge their 4-0 defeat from last season.
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