PORTLAND, Ore. - The visiting Northwest Eagles scored the go-ahead goal in the 61st minute and secured a 3-2 win over Warner Pacific today at Damazo Field. It was the Cascade Conference opener for both teams.

The Basics

• Score: Northwest 3, Warner Pacific 2
• Records: WPC (1-3-2, 0-1 CCC), NU (2-5-1, 1-0 CCC)
• Location: Kathryn Damazo Field - Portland, Ore.
• The Short Story: The Knights got off to a slow start and conceded two early goals on the way to a loss in their first CCC match of 2015. Though WP managed to equalize in the second half, a third goal for NU stood up for the final 30 minutes of play.

How it Happened

• The visiting Eagles were the aggressor in the opening stages, scoring two goals inside of 13 minutes. Kylie Garrison scored on a well placed header in the 8th minute, then went ahead 2-0 by way of a Warner Pacific own goal.
• The Knights got on the board thanks to a penalty kick in the 22nd minute. WP's Brittney Yoshimura was tripped in the box, and Staci Tatum calmly converted the try to halve the NU lead.
• Warner Pacific drew level in the second half, as Tatum struck again in the 52nd minute. Kayla Currin lofted a long free kick that Janae Benson chested down to the foot of Tatum, who finished from 8 yards away.
• Annie Shellerud looped the shot that proved to be the game winner for NU after a scramble for the ball inside the WPC penalty area.