LACEY, Wash. – Northwest Nazarene women's soccer picked up three points on the road Saturday afternoon, shutting out Saint Martin's 2-0 behind goals from Averie Green and Attie Jo Westbrook.
The victory improved NNU to 4-9-3 overall and 4-6-2 in GNAC play, while Saint Martin's fell to 2-13-2 overall and 1-10-1 in conference action.
The two sides traded opportunities throughout the opening half before NNU broke through in the 37th minute.
After entering the match as a substitute less than two minutes earlier, Green found the back of the net at the 36:28 mark to give the Nighthawks a 1-0 advantage.
NNU carried the one-goal lead into halftime after outshooting Saint Martin's 6-4 and earning four corner kicks in the opening 45 minutes.
The Saints increased the pressure after the break, but the Nighthawk defense kept the hosts off the scoreboard. Saint Martin's recorded eight second-half shots, with just one finding its way on frame.
NNU generated chances of its own before adding an insurance goal in the 80th minute. Westbrook finished off the Nighthawk attack at 79:32, with Lucy Bergford and Brianna Abo each earning an assist on the goal to extend the lead to 2-0.
The Nighthawks saw out the final 10 minutes to secure the clean sheet.
Alex Barrass played all 90 minutes in goal for NNU, making two saves to record the shutout. The Nighthawks finished with a 13-12 advantage in shots, put six attempts on goal and held an 8-6 edge in corner kicks.
By the numbers:
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Averie Green scored the opening goal in the 37th minute
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Attie Jo Westbrook recorded a team-high four shots and scored NNU's second goal
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Lucy Bergford and Brianna Abo each recorded an assist on Westbrook's goal
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Alex Barrass made two saves to record the shutout
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NNU outshot Saint Martin's 13-12
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The Nighthawks put six shots on goal while holding the Saints to two
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NNU held an 8-6 advantage in corner kicks
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Abbey Blancett recorded three shots, including two on goal
