Women’s soccer overpowered Hope International University on Sept. 27 with a score of 2-0. Biola’s defense proved unbreakable as the Royals were only able to get one shot on goal for the entire game.

Biola’s first goal came only 6:41 into the game with a goal from sophomore forward Taylor Venegas. Sophomore midfielder Jessie Burns fed Venegas the ball and she powered it by the goalkeeper on the right side, giving Biola the early 1-0 lead, making this Venegas’ sixth goal of the season.

The Eagles’ second goal came late in the second period by freshman midfielder Ashley Ramirez. Ramirez collected the rebound of senior midfielder Amanda Lillicrop’s blocked shot and found the back of Hope’s net.

Senior goalkeeper Briana Williams has proved solid in goal for the Eagles this year with a .800 save percentage and 2-1 record.

Biola improves to a record of 8-1 this season and 2-0 in conference. The Eagles have increased their average to three goals a game, almost a full goal higher than any average in eight years, with the second highest being 2.05 last season.

The Eagles will move on to play Westmont College at home on Sept. 30. The last time these two teams met they tied with a scoreless game of 0-0. Westmont currently holds a record of 7-2 and 2-1 in conference.