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Winston-Salem, NC – Aug 29: NCAA Women's Soccer - Portland at Wake Forest at W. Dennie Spry Soccer Stadium in Winston-Salem, NC on August 29, 2026. (Credit: Andy Mead/YCJ)
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0
Portland PORT (1-3-0, 0-0-0)
2
Winner Wake Forest WFU (5-0-0, 0-0-0)
Portland PORT
(1-3-0, 0-0-0)
0
Final
2
Wake Forest WFU
(5-0-0, 0-0-0)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Portland PORT 0 0 0
Wake Forest WFU 1 1 2

Game Recap: Women's Soccer |

Hills Posts Career High in Saves in Loss to No. 5 Wake Forest

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Goalkeeper Sophia Hills was stellar in goal, but the Pilots ultimately fell 2-0 to No. 5 Wake Forest. Portland falls to 1-3-0 on the year with the loss.

Hills posted a career-high seven saves while facing 16 shots from the Demon Deacons. Portland put two shots on goal in the contest.

How it Happened

The Pilots started off strong, putting together four shots in the first three minutes at blazing speeds. Portland fended off the Wake Forest attack, but the Deacons drew a penalty in the 41st minute and scored from the spot to make it 1-0 Deacons heading into halftime.

The second half saw the Deacons continue to push, with Wake Forest scoring in the 73rd minute to make it 2-0 Deacons. Portland could not close the gap.

Game Notes
  • Hills posted seven saves on the day, a career high. She surpassed 70 saves for her career with the performance.
  • Portland put two shots on goal.
  • Portland fired off four shots in the first three minutes of the contest.
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The Pilots have two games remaining on their road stretch, starting with Long Beach State on Thursday, Sept. 3. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Check PortlandPilots.com for live stats and video options.
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