By Malika Andrews |
The Pilots open WCC play against San Diego at 7 p.m this evening. USD is 2-2 in preseason play. Coming off a two game win-streak, Portland (4-6-0) will be put to the test again on Saturday against No. 6 BYU (8-1-1). While all teams have a clean slate in conference, the last time the Pilots met both teams, Portland suffered 3-0 losses.
At home, Portland dominates the Torreros with a record of 7-2-1. In San Diego, the Pilots also own the record books at 8-2-1. The Pilots have a 1-2 record against BYU on Merlo and have never won in Utah.
The Pilots will welcome the Cougars with an Oktoberfest themed celebration that includes a beer garden, oompah band and wiener dog races at halftime.
Cecilia Pederson and Noelle La Prevotte lead the Pilots with three goals apiece. La Prevotte also leads in shots with 24 and 12 on goal.
In their last game against Denver, Portland had a come from behind win in overtime with Maddie Dieker scoring in the 100th minute. Pederson started the comeback with the first goal after a surprise goal from Denver.
Allison Wetherington holds down the most playing time for the Pilots with 847 minutes. Right behind her is freshman Sarah Jones with 845. Both players have started in all 10 games this year.
The WCC preseason Coach's poll selected the Pilots to finish fifth in conference.
Malika Andrews is the sports editor for The Beacon. She can be reached at andrewsm17@up.edu or on Twitter @malika_andrews
