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Women's Soccer Tops Portland in Season Opener

Box Score

SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Santa Clara women's soccer won its season opener 2-0 over Portland Saturday afternoon at Stevens Stadium.

The Broncos (1-0, 1-0 WCC) dominated the first half, scoring a pair of goals while outshooting the Pilots (1-2, 0-2 WCC) 13-1 and 6-1 in shots on goal. The second half was a different story as Portland held a 3-2 edge in shots.

After some good chances that weren't cashed in, Kelsey Turnbow got Santa Clara on the board in the 31st minute with a corner that she hooked inside the far post.

The Broncos would add another in the 43rd minute, this time from Izzy D'Aquila. Sally Menti won a header in the air that she knocked to Turnbow who flicked a one-timer behind the defense. D'Aquila ran it down and finished inside the right post.

Marlee Nicolos made two saves in net, one on a nice reaction to a hard shot from Sophia Mattice.

Mattice's shot in the 68th minute was Portland's only dangerous chance of the day.

Jenny Whalen made four saves for the Pilots.

NOTES

  • Santa Clara is now 21-15-4 all-time against Portland
  • Sally Menti, Marisa Bubnis, Makoto Nezu, Marlee Nicolos all started in their collegiate debut.
  • Kelsey Turnbow is now two assists away from becoming the eighth Bronco with 25 goals and 25 assists in her career. She has 36 goals and 23 assists.
  • Head coach Jerry Smith picked up his 498th career win, all coming with Santa Clara.

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The Broncos host Saint Mary's Saturday at 1 p.m.

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Players Mentioned

Marisa Bubnis

#14 Marisa Bubnis

Defender
5' 7"
Sophomore
Izzy D

#9 Izzy D'Aquila

Midfielder
5' 7"
Junior
Sally Menti

#24 Sally Menti

Forward
5' 8"
Sophomore
Makoto Nezu

#25 Makoto Nezu

Defender
5' 4"
Sophomore
Marlee Nicolos

#1 Marlee Nicolos

Goalkeeper
5' 8"
Redshirt Sophomore
Kelsey Turnbow

#10 Kelsey Turnbow

Forward
5' 8"
Redshirt Senior

Players Mentioned

Marisa Bubnis

#14 Marisa Bubnis

5' 7"
Sophomore
Defender
Izzy D

#9 Izzy D'Aquila

5' 7"
Junior
Midfielder
Sally Menti

#24 Sally Menti

5' 8"
Sophomore
Forward
Makoto Nezu

#25 Makoto Nezu

5' 4"
Sophomore
Defender
Marlee Nicolos

#1 Marlee Nicolos

5' 8"
Redshirt Sophomore
Goalkeeper
Kelsey Turnbow

#10 Kelsey Turnbow

5' 8"
Redshirt Senior
Forward