University of Victoria Athletics

Victoria, BC – The University of Victoria women's soccer team fell 2-0 to the undefeated UBC Thunderbirds on Oct. 11 at Centennial Stadium.
 
The Thunderbirds capitalized on an early opportunity to take the lead.

• UBC opened the scoring in the 13th minute when their attacker curved one past the Vikes' defenders and into the top corner of the net.
• Victoria defended well through the remainder of the half and trailed by just a single goal at the break.
• Goalkeeper Stefanie Mocnik made three first-half saves to keep the Vikes within striking distance against one of the conference's top attacks.

 
The Vikes continued to battle and created quality chances in the second half.

• Claire Nicholas worked hard to earn a dangerous opportunity on target, forcing a save as Victoria looked for an equalizer.
• Hannah Harper also generated a strong chance on goal, battling through pressure and blasting a shot from just outside the box. Her attempt was turned aside by the Thunderbirds' keeper.
• The Thunderbirds doubled their lead in the 79th minute when Nina Rhode scored to make it 2-0.

 
Notables

• UBC entered the match undefeated at 12-0-0, while the Vikes fall to 1-3-6.
• Victoria remains in the hunt for a Canada West playoff position with four regular season matches remaining.

 
The Vikes will close out the home portion of their regular season on Oct. 16-17 when they host UNBC and UBCO.