Box Score KANEOHE, HAWAII (October 1, 2015)—The Hawaii Pacific women's soccer team notched its first league victory via a 3-2 triumph over visiting Fresno Pacific University in a PacWest Conference contest at Atherton Field.

The Sharks (4-4, 1-2 PacWest) wasted no time scoring as Noelle Mercado curved a corner kick past FPU goalkeeper Selena Braun in the 7^th minute. HPU surged ahead 2-0 on Erika Ellis' quick strike on a precisely-placed pass from fellow senior Breanna Gaddis in the 20^th minute. The home team then increased its lead to 3-0 in the 58^th minute as Meghan Cooley scored following Lei Kaina's free kick from 30 yards out.
 
The Sunbirds (4-3, 2-1 PacWest) rallied on a penalty kick goal from Bianka Garcia in the 61^st minute. The visitors then pulled to within one goal of the lead on an own goal as Cooley kicked the ball into the Sharks net while attempting to clear a FPU pass.
 
HPU departs for a four-match road trip, which begins on Oct. 6 at Point Loma in San Diego at 1 p.m. The Sharks also play Concordia University (Calif.) in Irvine, Calif., on Oct. 8 at 1 p.m., Azusa Pacific University on Oct. 10 at noon and at Chaminade University on Oct. 17 at 1 p.m.