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CALIFORNIA (Sept. 5) – Behind relentless offensive pressure and stout defensive play, the No. 8 California University of Pennsylvania women' soccer team claimed a 1-0 victory against Charleston (W.Va.) on Sunday afternoon in the home-opener at Roadman Park.

With the shutout, the Vulcans improve to 2-0 this season. Meanwhile, the Golden Eagles fall to 0-2.

Cal U scored the game's only goal in the 18th minute when freshman forward Tonya Fabian (Jefferson Hills, Pa./Thomas Jefferson) scored her third goal of the season off assists from sophomore Carley Work (Hopewell, Pa./Hopewell) and junior Elizabeth Johnston (Munhall, Pa./Steel Valley). The Vulcans continued to pressure the Golden Eagles' defense, but were unable to add to the score the rest of the half.

After preventing Charleston from attempting a shot in the first half, the Golden Eagles finally managed their only shot of the game at the 55:49-mark.

For the game, Cal U held an impressive 34-1 advantage in shots and 6-0 edge in corner kicks. Through the first two games this season, the Vulcans have out-shot their opponents by a 64-5 margin.

Junior goalkeeper Paula Jackson (Kingston, Jamaica/Wolmer's Trust) registered her 13th career shutout after facing only one shot. Charleston's Catherine Perry collected 16 saves in net while facing a barrage of shots.

The Vulcans return to action on Wednesday, Sept. 8, when they open Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) play by hosting rival IUP at 4 p.m. Live stats for the game will be available by clicking here. Last year, Cal U swept the regular-season series with the Crimson Hawks before posting a 2-0 victory in the third round of the NCAA Tournament.