LOS ANGELES, Calif. (Sept. 6, 2010) – In the night-cap of a soccer double header on the Lower Soccer Field, the women's squad controlled nearly all 90 minutes of action, not allowing a single Soka University shot, en route to a season opening 3-0 victory.

A scoreless first half gave way to an explosive offensive performance in the final 45 minutes for the Tigers. Junior defender Liz Martin scored the ultimate winning goal in the 51st minute in unassisted fashion.

Seven minutes later the freshman duo of Jenny Clark and Elissa Minamishin joined  forces for the second goal of the game, giving them, respectively, their first collegiate career assist and goal.

An insurance goal came in the 88th minute by way of fellow freshman Kate Corell-Buss, who came off the bench to find the back of the net for her inaugural collegiate goal.

Among the other rookie starters tonight were goalkeeper Tayler Renshaw and midfielder Kellee Murayama. Also stepping on the field for the first time donning the Black and Orange were Callie King-Guffey, Georgia Wetmore, Lauriene Madrigal and Emily Stromborn.

As a team Occidental fired off 39 shots, 21 of which were on goal. Martin had eight chances while Minamishim sent seven towards the net. The Tigers also earned nine corner kicks to the Lions' one.

Occidental hits the road for four consecutive games, beginning with a game on Saturday, Sept. 11 at The Master's College. Kickoff in the non-conference match-up is slated for 11:00 a.m.

Article By: Tracy Maple, Sports Information Director