MESA, Ariz --- The Park University Gilbert women's soccer team (2-7-2, 1-4-2) defeated the Benedictine University Mesa Redhawks (2-8-0, 0-7-0) Thursday evening on the road at Chandler-Gilbert Community College in Mesa, Ariz.
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The Buccaneers secured their first conference win of the regular season by a score of 2-1 through consistent offensive pressure.
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Wasting no time getting on the scoreboard, Bucs senior forward
Dani Mares netted the opening goal 19 seconds into the match.
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BENU quickly responded with a goal from freshman forward Julia Bodelaasse in the fourth minute to tie the match. Bodelasse's score ended up being the Redhawks' only shot recorded in the first half.
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Right before the halftime break, Bucs sophomore midfielder
Leigha Ritchie found the back of the net in the 39
th minute off an assist from junior forward
Lauren Runnion.
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The Bucs offense totaled 23 shots, 13 in the first half of play. 13 of those total shots on goal.
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Freshman Goalkeeper
Journey Morimoto wins her first collegiate start and season debut, recording a save on the night.
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Buccaneers women's soccer returns to play at 5:30 p.m. MST this Saturday, Oct. 12, when they take on the No. 23 ranked OUAZ Spirit (5-4-1, 3-3-0) at Desert Sky Park in Gilbert, Ariz.
