MCMINNVILLE, Oregon – The University of Puget Sound women's soccer team defeated Linfield 1-0 on Sunday afternoon.

The Loggers (10-0-4, 6-0-4 NWC), looking to defeat Linfield (8-4-1, 5-5-1 NWC) after drawing 1-1 earlier in the year, controlled the game flow. Puget Sound outshot the Wildcats 13-3 in the first half, however, the visitors were unable to find the back of the net. The two teams entered halftime scoreless.

In the 65th minute, the Loggers took the lead. Cassie Winter crossed the ball from the right flank. Amalia Acorda-Fey was waiting to bury her shot, scoring her team-leading sixth goal of the year to give Puget Sound a 1-0 advantage. The goal was also the fourth game-winning goal that Acorda-Fey has tallied this season.

The Loggers outshot Linfield 17-11 and also took more corner kicks (5-2). Emmy Owens led Puget Sound with four shots, while goalkeeper Lauren Thomas (10-0-4) earned her 11th shutout of the year while making two saves.

Dating back to last fall, the Loggers are unbeaten in 17 consecutive regular-season games. Puget Sound will next host Pacific Lutheran on Wednesday, October 21. The match is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m.

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