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The Pilots take a photo after their 2-1 win over the Gaels.
1
Saint Mary's (CA) SMC (5-4-1, 0-1-0)
2
Winner Portland POR (7-0-3, 1-0-0)
Saint Mary's (CA) SMC
(5-4-1, 0-1-0)
1
Final
2
Portland POR
(7-0-3, 1-0-0)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Saint Mary's (CA) SMC 0 1 1
Portland POR 1 1 2

Game Recap: Men's Soccer |

No. 9 Pilots Open WCC Play With 2-1 win Over Gaels

PORTLAND, Ore. -- The Portland Pilots secured a victory in their conference opener and remained unbeaten through 10 games with a 2-1 win over the Saint Mary's Gaels. The Pilots are 7-0-3 on the season.

How it Happened

  • Portland opened the scoring when Jacob Babalai recorded his fourth goal of the season in the 31st minute, assisted by Nick Fernandez.
  • The Gaels evened the game on a goal from Omar Yehya in the 51st minute.
  • Portland went on top 2-1 on Brandon Cambridge's 59th-minute goal, his sixth of the season, off a penalty kick. The foul was drawn by Fernandez. The 2-1 score held to the end of the game.

Game Notes

  • The Pilots are still unbeaten through 10 games for the first time since 2018.
  • With four goals, Babalai is third on the Pilots in goals this season.
  • Portland's 27 goals through 10 games are the most since 1999.
  • This is the first win for the Pilots over Saint Mary's since 2016.
  • Portland opens WCC play with a win for the first time since 2018.
  • Cambridge's six goals through 10 games are the most in a fall season through this point by a Pilot since Benji Michel in 2018.
Up Next

The Pilots will hit the road for a showdown against the San Francisco Dons. They'll play on Saturday, Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. Check PortlandPilots.com for live stats and video options.

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