PORTLAND, Ore. – Tayvi Khann and Ruby Settle both scored in Portland's 2-0 win over the UC Davis Aggies to close out nonconference play. Portland improves to 4-5-0 on the season and 3-0-0 at Merlo Field.
Khann's goal was her first of the season and the second of her career. Journey Middleborn and Hailey Bagby both recorded assists on the play. Settle's goal was her second of the year and sixth of her career, coming off her first PK as a Pilot.
Portland is now unbeaten in their last three matches. With three wins at Merlo Field to start the year, Portland is 3-0-0 at home for the first time since 2016. Their three shutout wins to start play at Merlo are a first since 2010.
How it Happened
Portland scored early in the match with Khann's goal in the sixth minute. Bagby pushed it to the right side to Middleborn as Khann cut into the box. Middleborn sent the ball to Khann who kicked it with force into the back of the net. Portland led 1-0, a lead they held the rest of the half.
The Pilots got back on the board just over six minutes into the second half. Bagby once again created the action, drawing a foul in the box that led to a penalty kick. Settle stepped to the spot and knocked it in in the 52
nd minute to make it 2-0 Pilots. The score would hold the rest of the way.
Game Notes
- Khann's goal was her first of the year and the second of her career. Khann is the sixth Pilot to score this season.
- Settle's goal was her second in as many games and the sixth of her career. This is her first goal off a penalty kick as a Pilot.
- Middleborn and Bagby recorded the first assists of the season on Khann's goal.
- Portland improves to 3-0 at home. It's the first time they've earned three wins in their first three home matches since 2016.
- The Pilots are unbeaten in their last three home matches.
- Portland's shutout is their fourth of the season, with Sophia Hills in goal for all four shutouts. She's posted 15 shutouts now for her career.
- With her three saves tonight, Hills has 30 saves on the season.
- This is the first time the Pilots have posted shutout wins in their first three home matches since 2010.
- This was the final nonconference match for Portland.
Up Next
The Pilots open up WCC play against the Pepperdine Waves on Saturday, Sept. 26. That day is a doubleheader for Pilot soccer, with the women's team playing at 3 p.m. and the men playing LMU at 7 p.m. One ticket purchase buys you entry for both contests. Check PortlandPilots.com for tickets, live stats and video options.
Get Your Tickets Now!
Secure your spot now for any upcoming Portland Pilots ticketed home event by visiting
PortlandPilots.com/Tickets or by downloading the Portland Pilots App. For group and fan experience package information, email
pilotsboxoffice@up.edu.
Donate Today
Fans interested in making a contribution to University of Portland Athletics can do so by
clicking here. Your gift helps our over 300 student-athletes compete at the highest level – on and off the field - in the rapidly changing world of intercollegiate athletics. All gifts to Pilot Athletics are 100% tax deductible.
Follow Along With the Action
Get the latest news and information about your favorite University of Portland athletic programs by visiting
PortlandPilots.com. You can also follow along for the most dynamic coverage and team-centric content by following us on
Twitter, liking us on
Facebook, and following us on
Instagram.