Waipio, HI – The Hawai'i Pacific University women's soccer team secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Chaminade on Wednesday night at Waipio Peninsula Soccer Stadium, thanks to a late goal by Mehana Ortiz.
In a closely contested match, HPU (1-1-0,) and Chaminade (1-2-2,) went into halftime tied at 0-0, with both defenses keeping offensive chances to a minimum. However, in the 77th minute, Mehana Ortiz broke the deadlock, scoring her first goal of the season to give the Sharks the lead.
HPU's defense held strong for the remainder of the match, limiting Chaminade's opportunities to equalize. Goalkeeper Saraya Burghardt and the backline ensured the shutout, with HPU conceding just one shot on goal.
Key Stats:
- HPU Goal: Mehana Ortiz (77th minute)
- Shots on Goal: HPU 2, Chaminade 1
- Saves: HPU 1, Chaminade 1
- Corner Kicks: HPU 5, Chaminade 9
- Fouls: Both teams committed 8 fouls each
The Sharks will look to build on this momentum in their next match as they continue PacWest conference play.