Women’s soccer defeats Westmont

The Eagles go into overtime and win against the Warriors, 2-1.

Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor • March 16, 2021

Sophomore forward #33 Mason Stansberry making the first goal of the game.

Photo courtesy of Natalie Hernandez // THE CHIMES

Biola women’s soccer redeemed themselves in Monday night’s game where they defeated the Westmont College Warriors, 2-1. The Eagles used last week’s scrimmage against Azusa Pacific University as motivation to work hard and gain another win before the end of their season. There were many opportunities for both teams, but ultimately Biola was victorious, 2-1.

At the top of the stat sheet for this afternoon’s game was sophomore midfielder Halie Jamir with two shots on goal and the winning goal made in overtime. Following behind was sophomore forward Mason Stansberry with the first goal made in the game. Senior keeper Briana Ruelas and freshman keeper Anna Boyer also had a total of seven saves in the game.

OVERTIME OPPORTUNITY

The first 28 minutes were back and forth between the Eagles and the Warriors. Many failed attempts to score were made from both teams, but Biola was able to grab the slight edge. At 29 minutes into the first half, Stansberry was able to break away and pass the Warriors keeper scoring her first goal of the game, as well as her first goal of the season.

Going into the second half, Westmont responded with a goal of their own, tying the game. Neither team was able to break the tie, sending them into overtime. At 93 minutes Stansberry set up the play, passing the ball to the outside to junior forward Ell Tinsley. Tinsley shot across to Jamir, who made the goal to win the game over Westmont, 2-1.

Women’s soccer (2-2) will return home to Al Barbour Field on March 25 at 7 p.m. against Azusa Pacific University for their last game of the season. Footage from today’s game is located on Biola Athletics’ website.

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Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor

Natalie Hernandez is a junior journalism major who loves cooking with her boyfriend, enjoys photo adventures, and new experiences. [email protected] I was born and raised in California, but I have always moved around. Although I have always lived here I have never missed the opportunity to get out of LA. My father is an immigrant and my mother is first-generation Mexican. I am the first in my family to attend college and I am proud of that. School does not come easy to me and I am glad I have pushed myself. I went to college in Seattle, WA but moved back due to my mother getting sick. When I got back to LA, I hit the ground running. I enrolled in community college and started working. I didn't really know what I wanted to do. I took one photography class and I knew this is what I want to do. My love for journalism, photography, and sports started on the sidelines of my high school football field. Every single game junior-senior year you could find me on the sidelines taking photos or getting a quote from a coach. I have never been athletic but I enjoy watching and learning about all different sports. I love telling stories. This is just my first year at Biola as a transfer student and first semester at The Chimes but I can’t wait to see what the future holds.