CORVALLIS, Ore. – In a battle of East versus West, the Yale women's soccer team took a 2-0 victory over Oregon State at Lorenz Field. The Bulldogs improved to 2-1-0, while the Beavers fell to 1-2-0.
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"Today was our most complete performance to date. I thought we showed some very quality moments for good stretches of the game," said
Sarah Martinez, Loring Family Head Coach. "To come across the country, for a single game weekend is tough, but credit to this group, players, and staff for their preparation and intentionality. We're excited to head home for a two-game week back at Reese."
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Game Summary
- Both sides battled it out in the first 45 minutes of play but went into halftime scoreless.
- 49' | Ellie Rappole broke the deadlock in the 49th minute. Rappole powered around a Beavers defender and found her way to the top of the box, sailing a shot to the bottom left corner of goal and in.
- 59' | Off a set piece, Rappole found Marz Akins open on the back post for the tap in and the two-goal lead.
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Notes
- Ellie Rappole notched her first goal of the season and second assist.
- Defender Marz Akins picked up her first goal of the season, and the first since 2022.
- Kyla Holmes picked up the clean sheet in goal, marking her second shutout in as many starts.
- Yale last faced Oregon State on Sept. 3, 2021, where the Beavers took a 6-1 win in New Haven.
Up Next
The Bulldogs return to Reese Stadium for a two-game home stand. They host Stony Brook on Thursday, Sept. 5 and then Fordham on Sunday, Sept. 8.
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