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Bryce Branagan-Franco
2
Winner Northwest Christian NCU (2-0)
0
Simpson (Calif.) SIMPSON (0-1)
Winner
Northwest Christian NCU
(2-0)
2
Final
0
Simpson (Calif.) SIMPSON
(0-1)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Northwest Christian NCU 2 0 2
Simpson (Calif.) SIMPSON 0 0 0

Game Recap: Women's Soccer | | Nick Askew, Sports Information Director

Early Pair Lifts Beacon Women

REDDING, Calif.  – A goal in the eighth minute by senior Bryce Branagan-Franco (pictured) proved to be all NCU would need in a strong defensive performance, knocking off Simpson University, 2-0 in the first road game of the season.

"Nikki Bevans and Bryce both made a huge impact in the midfield today," said Head Coach Jessica Cardwell. "Our forwards worked extremely hard throughout the whole game. We grew alot today."
 
NCU improves to 2-0 on the season as they post their second straight shutout performance.
 
Branagan-Franco got things going early on as she took a pass from Selina Chacon for the early game-winner.
 
Sami Wilson provided an insurance score in the 33rd minute, off of a feed from Maddi Bartholomew.

Cardwell said, "We played a really good first half. We controlled the pace and the possession completely."
 
Mackenzie Galick and Katie Hastings split time in goal for the Beacons and each recorded a save as the stalwart NCU defense held the Redhawks to just two shots on goal.
 
NCU is off to their first two-win start to a season since 2006. The Beacons will look to make it three straight on Friday when they face William Jessup University in a game being hosted by Simpson. 
 
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