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[Women's Soccer] Westmont Women's Soccer Returns to Africa

Sheri Pine — Mon, 06 May 2013 20:45:00 -0600

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - On Tuesday, May 7, Westmont Women's Soccer will board a bus and head down to the Los Angeles International Airport. Over the following 16-days, student-athletes and coaches will team up with the efforts of Sports Outreach Institute to serve, love, care for, minister to and play soccer with people in Kenya and Uganda.

[Women's Soccer] Ferocious 5-1 Second Round Win for Lions

Nicolette Kirkland — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:50:00 -0600

ORANGE BEACH, Ala. – The No. 2-ranked Lions (18-2) advanced to the 2012 NAIA Women's Soccer National Championship Quarterfinal for the first time in program history with a dominant 5-1 performance against Baker (Kan.) (13-7-1) on Monday afternoon at the Orange Beach Sportsplex.

[Women's Soccer] No. 2 Lions Leaving on a Jet Plane to Alabama

Nicolette Kirkland — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 18:05:00 -0600

Costa Mesa, Calif. – It took a bit longer than usual for No. 2 Vanguard to warm up in its NAIA National Championship Opening Round match against Embry Riddle Aeronautical (Ariz.) but once the Lions heated up, they proved difficult to contain as three different players posted goals and the efficient Vanguard defense managed its 14th shutout in 19 games. The Pride's 3-0 victory over the Eagles ensures third-seeded Vanguard a trip to the final site of the 2012 NAIA Women's Soccer National Championship in Orange Beach, Alabama.

[Women's Soccer] Vanguard & Westmont To Represent GSAC in Women's Soccer Championship

Mike Daniels — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:30:00 -0600

Vanguard and Westmont will represent the GSAC in the NAIA Women's Soccer National Tournament that begins with Opening Rounds on Saturday, November 17.

[Women's Soccer] Lions Roar to GSAC Tournament Victory

Nicolette Kirkland — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 18:40:00 -0600

COSTA MESA, Calif. – Vanguard, which already boasted a program-best 16 victories, an undefeated (10-0) conference slate, and a regular season GSAC title. added a GSAC Tournament Championship Trophy by downing Biola, 2-1, in the tournament title game at Vanguard Friday afternoon.

[Women's Soccer] GSAC Women's Soccer Tournament

Sheri Pine — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 19:00:00 -0600

NAIA No. 8-ranked Vanguard won its first-ever GSAC women's soccer championship by going undefeated in conference play and will be the No. 1 seed in the 2012 GSAC Tournament.

[Women's Soccer] Biola Reaches GSAC Finals With 2-1 Upset Win at No. 14 Westmont

Jeff Hoffman — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Biola scored 15 minutes into the game and held on late to pull off a 2-1 upset win over No. 14 Westmont College in a GSAC Semifinal match on Saturday afternoon in Santa Barbara, earning its first-ever trip to the GSAC Finals.

[Women's Soccer] Lions Reach GSAC Championship with 2-0 Win

Nicolette Kirkland — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:05:00 -0600

COSTA MESA, Calif. – Vanguard Athletic Director Bob Wilson gave a relevant lecture in the Athletics Character Class on Friday morning. He spoke about different types of teams, the manner in which they come together and how chemistry can transform a physically talented team from good to great. Wilson emphasized that a capable squad with solidity has the potential to make a lasting impact and become a legacy on and off the pitch.

[Women's Soccer] Biola Defeats Hope International in GSAC Opening Round

Sheri Pine — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 22:00:00 -0600

LA MIRADA, Calif. --- Biola scored a trio of goals from three different players en route to a 3-0 win over Hope International University in a GSAC Tournament Opening Round match on Tuesday night at Al Barbour Field.

[Women's Soccer] The Master's Edges Concordia in GSAC Tournament

Sheri Pine — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 21:35:00 -0600

Santa Clarita, CA - Jasmine Benson of The Master's scored two second-half goals to propel the Mustangs past Concordia 2-1 in the GSAC Women's Soccer Tournament opener Tuesday afternoon on Reese Field.

[Women's Soccer] Victory is Sweet ... Championships are Sweeter

Nicolette Kirkland — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 21:00:00 -0600

Costa Mesa, Calif.- No. 8 Vanguard and No. 12 Westmont faced off to determine the 2012 Golden State Athletic Conference Champion on Saturday at the VU Soccer Field. With a perfect slate in league play headed into the showdown, the Lions were insured their first-ever women's soccer title, win or lose. The matter to be decided was whether or not the Blue and Gold would split a co-championship with the Warriors.

[Women's Soccer] Royals Grab Final Playoff Spot

Tim Gooszen — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 20:55:00 -0600

Fullerton, CA- Hope International and San Diego Christian battled for the final Women's Soccer GSAC playoff spot on Saturday. The Royals controlled play throughout and won 4-0. Four different Royals scored- Freshman Cindy Cisneros, Senior Kristen Enriquez, Freshman Allyssa Stencil, and Junior Cassandra Arroyo.

[Women's Soccer] Vanguard Pink Pride Oct. 27 Against Westmont

Nicolette Kirkland — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:00:00 -0600

Costa Mesa, Calif. - Vanguard women's soccer has been personally impacted by breast cancer. Every October, the team dons pink ribbons in their hair during contests in support of the cause. This year, the senior class decided that they wanted to contribute something more.

[Women's Soccer] 2012 Vanguard Women's Soccer Makes History

Nicolette Kirkland — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 22:30:00 -0600

EL CAJON, Calif. - Eighth-ranked women's soccer has come together to chronicle a special season in the Vanguard record books. On Wednesday afternoon the Pride bested Golden State Athletic Conference opponent San Diego Christian 9-0 to secure its ninth consecutive win. All nine of the triumphs have occurred in league play, earning the 2012 Blue and Gold team the record for the most GSAC victories in the program's history.

[Women's Soccer] Double Overtime Heroics Lift Lady Mustangs

Mike Crawford — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 11:30:00 -0600

IRVINE, Calif. -- Shea Richards' (Lancaster, CA) shot from 35 yards out, three minutes into double overtime, secured a 3-2 win for No. 24 The Master's over the Concordia Eagles Tuesday afternoon.