Walla Walla University Athletics

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. — The Walla Walla University women's soccer team faced a challenging road test Sunday, falling 5-0 to Oregon Tech at Klamath Falls, Oregon.

Oregon Tech established an early advantage, scoring in the fourth minute when Kaelyn Jaentsch found the back of the net to give the Owls a 1-0 lead. The Wolves worked to slow the Oregon Tech attack, with goalkeeper Allanah Rodriguez making several important saves to keep Walla Walla within reach.

The Owls added to their lead in the 36th minute when Shelby Geiger scored off an assist from Alyssa Hudman, sending Oregon Tech into halftime with a 2-0 advantage.

Walla Walla looked to generate more offensive opportunities coming out of the break. Anahi Mora tested Oregon Tech goalkeeper Paige Everson in the 50th minute, while Anacel Valenzuela-Acosta and Vicky Giardina each put shots on target during the second half.

Oregon Tech, however, continued to find opportunities in the attacking third. The Owls scored twice in a six-second span, with Alejandra Salcedo finding the net in the 60th minute off an assist from Ryane Mattox before Mattox added a goal of her own moments later on a pass from Jaentsch.

Ramera Bradley capped the scoring in the 67th minute, finishing a chance assisted by Mattox to give Oregon Tech its 5-0 advantage.

Despite the deficit, the Wolves continued to push offensively in the closing stages. Giardina and Valenzuela-Acosta each recorded multiple shots on goal, while Walla Walla earned two corner kicks in the second half.

Rodriguez played the full 90 minutes in goal, finishing with five saves while facing 25 Oregon Tech shots. Walla Walla recorded seven shots, including five on target, while Everson also finished with five saves for the Owls.

Giardina and Valenzuela-Acosta led the Wolves offensively with three shots apiece, each putting two on goal. Mora added one shot on target.

UP NEXT - The loss closes out the season for Walla Walla. They will break for the offseason and pick back up in the spring.