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Skagit Valley Women's Soccer Shuts Out Umpqua 2-0 Behind First-Half Goals

By Merrick Parnell

SVC hosted Umpqua in post season action
SVC hosted Umpqua in post season action

Skagit Valley shuts out Umpqua for 2-0 victory

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Skagit Valley College women’s soccer earned a 2-0 victory over Umpqua College on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Skagit Valley.

The Cardinals scored both goals in the first half to secure the shutout. Ellie Derr opened the scoring in the 13th minute, finishing a pass from Riley Lumpkin to give Skagit Valley a 1-0 lead.

Kiersten Hendrickson doubled the advantage in the 24th minute off an assist from Ximena Garduno, putting the Cardinals ahead 2-0 heading into halftime.

Neither team found the back of the net in the second half as Skagit Valley’s defense held firm to preserve the shutout.

Skagit Valley finished with a 9-3 advantage in shots and a 4-1 edge in shots on goal. The Cardinals also recorded four corner kicks, while Umpqua had five.

Derr and Hendrickson each scored once, while Lumpkin and Garduno recorded assists. Goalkeeper Shea Trial recorded one save for Skagit Valley.

Skagit will now move onto the next round of the playoffs and will play Highline.