PORTLAND, Ore. – The No. 8 Pilots stay dancing, moving on after taking down the Grand Canyon Antelopes 1-0 for a shutout victory in the Round of 16. Portland's win pushes them through to the NCAA Quarterfinals for the fourth time in program history and the second time under head coach Nick Carlin-Voigt.

Joe Highfield played a total of 11 minutes and scored the game-winning goal 34 seconds into his appearance. It was his 11^th goal of the year, leading the Pilots. Diego Rosas assisted the goal, giving him 15 on the year, the most Portland now improves to 14-1-4 on the year with 12 wins at home, the most in program history.

How it Happened
 
Neither team had an advantage, with both teams playing stout defense in the first half. The game was even until the 80^th minute. In a tight defensive battle, Joe Highfield subbed in that same minute and made an immediate impact, taking a service from Diego Rosas and putting a head on it before sneaking it by the keeper with his right foot for goal. The goal was his 11^th of the season and proved to be the game-winner, putting this Pilot team down in history.
 
Game Notes

• Highfield's goal was his 11^th of the season. His total leads the Pilots this season.
• Highfield's 27 points on the year (11 goals, five assists) are the most by a Pilot since Jacob Babalai in 2023 (28 points).
• Diego Rosas broke the program record for assists in a season with his 15^th assist on Highfield's goal.
• Rosas has the most assists by any WCC player since 1994.
• This is the 10th shutout of the year for Portland and the ninth for goalkeeper Miguel-Angel Hernandez.
• Portland's win in the Round of 16 is their second under head coach Nick Carlin-Voigt.
• The Pilots have won six games in the playoffs under Carlin-Voigt. 
• The Pilots advance to the quarterfinals for just the fourth time in program history and second time under Carlin-Voigt.
• Portland's 12 wins at home are the most in program history.
• This was just the second time the Pilots have hosted a Sweet 16 matchup.

 
Up Next
Portland will host the winner of No. 16 Furman Paladins and the Hofstra Pride. The winner of that game will play the Pilots on Friday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. here at Merlo Field. Tickets are live now at PortlandPilots.com/NCAASoccer. Check PortlandPilots.com for live stats and video options.

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