PORTLAND, Ore. -- The Portland Pilots advanced to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament with a 1-0 shutout victory against the Western Michigan Broncos. Portland improved to 15-2-3 overall after the win and advanced to their first Elite Eight since the 1995 season.
How it Happened
Portland took a 1-0 lead when Delentz Pierre recorded his second goal of the season in the 59th minute off a header. The lone score held in the 1-0 game.
Game Notes
- The Pilots are in the Elite Eight for the first time since 1995.
- Portland's 15 wins are also the most since 1995. Their .833 win percentage is the best since 1988.
- With 51 goals, that Pilots are at their highest goal total since 1995
- Pierre's goal was his second of the season.
- This is the 10th shutout of the year for Portland, the most since 1990.
Up Next
The Pilots will play either the No. 1 seed Kentucky Wildcats or the Pittsburgh Panthers. Check PortlandPilots.com for more information.
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