Mariners sink Eagles 0-2

After allowing two close goals in the first half, the Biola Women’s soccer team could not overcome the early deficit.

Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager • October 5, 2015

After two straight Golden State Athletic Conference games with a perfect record, the Biola Women’s soccer took on the Marymount College Mariners of California but wound up in the loss column for the first time this season with a final score of 0-2.

The first half started with two missed shots on goal by Biola. The Mariners took advantage of the Eagles’ missed opportunities with 34:43 left in the half, junior forward Yasmyn Andrade made a shot that took a lucky bounce into the net.

After Marymount's goal, with 31:43 left, Biola’s junior forward Taylor Venegas missed a wide open shot, the first of many missed offensive opportunities that night, especially in the first half.

With 11:39 left in the first half, Marymount freshman defender Sophia Tostado scored off a free kick that was deflected off the hands of Biola senior goalkeeper Amanda Johnson. The score was 2-0 going into the second half.

Although the Eagles dominated possession in the second half compared to the first, they could not capitalize on the numerous scoring opportunities they had throughout the game. The missed opportunities included four corner kick opportunities within five minute of each other.

On the missed scoring opportunities against Marymount, Biola head coach Erin Brunelle said, “Sometimes games are won by inches and that is what you saw tonight."

This first loss on the season exposed weak areas in Biola's defense.

“The team, especially the defense, has stepped up with the unfortunately, but because some of the players are kind of new, we need more experience and minutes together so that we are all on the same page, especially in the first half to prevent those early goals," said sophomore defender Cat Newberry.

After the loss, Biola heads into the next game against GSAC rival William Jessup University with a 7-1-3 record. The game is home on Oct. 8 at 7 p.m.

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Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager

Amid his final year with the Chimes, Kyle is a four-year vet of the publication. Before this year, Kyle began his tenure like most at the Chimes—as a freelancer and an apprentice. He’s also held positions as the online editor and the A&E staff writer in the past. He also demands that you all go watch the movie “Hereditary.” Hello there! My name is Kyle Kohner, born and raised in San Bernardino, California. I am a senior journalism student at Biola University and a self-proclaimed film buff and music addict. A movie and music critic by trade, I am a firm believer that watching film and listening to music go hand-in-hand. Because the two mediums make the world go round and humanity sane, I see it is as my job and passion to discern the good from the bad within the differing yet kindred realms of entertainment. Aside from passion for the arts, it is probably worth noting that I am the Chimes’ office manager and copy editor. I, alongside Victoria try to make sure that the content produced by this publication are without flaws. If you see an article containing the wrong usage of “they’re” or “Its,” it’s probably my fault. Outside of the Chimes, I can be seen—you guessed it—listening to music and watching movies. But I also have a deep passion for street photography.

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