CALIFORNIA (Sept. 4) — The California (PA) women's soccer team was narrowly defeated 1-0 by Lock Haven on Thursday afternoon at the Phillipsburg Complex in the season-opener for both teams.

The Vulcans open the season with a record of 0-1-0 following the loss. The Bald Eagles started strong with a 1-0-0 record after securing the victory.

1ST HALF
- California recorded four shots, with two requiring saves by the Bald Eagles' goalkeeper, Megan Miller. This solid defense helped Lock Haven maintain their clean sheet in this season-opener.
- Lock Haven's Gianna Gamble and Maci Shaffer each hit the goal frame early in the half with their respective shots.
- Freshman Autumn Bishop made two saves for California in her college debut to keep the game scoreless at the end of the first half.

2ND HALF
- California recorded three shots in the half, with one shot on target saved by Miller.
- Julia Tavares scored the lone goal of the match in the 69th minute, assisted by Shaffer. Her goal was the decisive moment in the season-opener.
- The Bald Eagles had three corner kicks in the half, compared to two by California.

TOP PERFORMERS
- Autumn Bishop – 90 minutes played, 3 saves
- Maggie Nesko – 2 shots, 1 shot on goal
- Meja Haakansson – 1 shot, 1 shot on goal
- Izabella DeGlopper – 1 shot, 1 shot on goal