COLLEGE PLACE, Wash. — Northwest University women's soccer earned its fourth consecutive victory Friday, defeating Walla Walla University 2-0 in Cascade Collegiate Conference action.
Madison Coulter and Talia Hurst each scored for the Eagles, while goalkeeper Addison Carter made two saves to secure the shutout. Northwest improved to 6-3-1 overall and 5-2-1 in conference play.
The Eagles applied pressure early, recording five shots in the opening 17 minutes. Lily McMullen put two attempts on target during that stretch as Northwest worked to break through the Wolves' defense.
Coulter opened the scoring at the 22:02 mark off an assist from Hailey Deese, giving the Eagles a 1-0 advantage. Northwest continued creating chances before halftime, including a McMullen shot that struck the crossbar in the 42nd minute.
The Eagles entered the break with an 8-2 advantage in shots and held Walla Walla without a shot on goal through the opening 45 minutes.
Carter made her first save early in the second half, turning away an attempt from Anacel Valenzuela-Acosta in the 48th minute to preserve the lead. Hurst then doubled Northwest's advantage at 56:01 with an unassisted goal.
Northwest maintained its offensive pressure throughout the remainder of the match. Liliana Eckert recorded three shots on goal after entering off the bench, forcing Walla Walla goalkeeper Allanah Rodriguez into three second-half saves. Carter added another stop in the 85th minute to help finish the shutout.
The Eagles outshot the Wolves 16-6, including a 9-2 edge in shots on goal, and finished with an 8-1 advantage in corner kicks. McMullen led Northwest with five shots, while Hurst and Eckert added three apiece.
Northwest continues its road trip Sunday, Oct. 18, facing Warner Pacific University in Portland, Ore. Kickoff is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. in another CCC matchup.
