PORTLAND, Ore. -- The Lewis & Clark Pioneers (7-5-1, 5-4-0) struggled to find their rhythm Wednesday night at Griswold Stadium, losing 4-1 to the George Fox Bruins (8-4-1, 6-2-1). This is the second time the Pioneers have faced off against the Bruins this season, marking the start of repeat conference competition. The Pioneers' lone goal in the game helped them to a stronger finish than in their first face-off with George Fox, where they lost in a 4-0 shutout.

The Bruins scored back-to-back goals in each half, with two goals coming from penalty kicks. They outshot the Pioneers 13-3, but Lewis & Clark made the most of their limited opportunities when Celeste Schreifels scored in the 80th minute off a corner kick opportunity. Brecklyn Beighle got the assist for her fourth of the season.

Sophia Young tended goal for the full 90 minutes of play and made seven saves.

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Key Moments

In a game that saw very limited corner kick opportunities, the Pioneers capitalized on their singular opportunity to score their first goal against the Bruins this season. Beighle took the corner, sending the ball into a fray of players at the left side of the goal. While the Bruins were able to deflect the first attempt, Schreifels eventually found an opening and sent the ball to the back of the net, securing her ninth goal of the season. 

Deeper Look

• Schreifels' nine goals are the most a player has scored in a season since Anna Thorndike's nine in 2013
• She is outpacing conference leaders by eight points (21 total) and four goals (9 total)
• The last two Pioneers' scoring leaders were Caroline Hennes, who logged eight goals over the season in 2016 and Lisa Housman, who logged eight goals over the 2008 season
• Lewis & Clark now sits at fourth in the conference
• Beighle's four assists on the season have her tied for second in the conference with Ava Cholakian of Puget Sound
• Chloe Helenihi returned to play after missing five games because of an injury

Looking Ahead

The Pioneers play again on Sunday, hosting Linfield at Griswold Stadium for a 12 p.m. kickoff.