HILO, Hawai'i – Megan Donovan added to her blazing-hot scoring streak by heading in the Vulcans' two goals of the match as the No. 5 Hawai'i Hilo Women's Soccer team downed Biola, 2-0, Monday afternoon in Pacific West Conference play at the Vulcan Soccer Field.
Both of Donovan's goals came on second-chance deflections. The first happened just several minutes into the game after Teani Arakawa's shot banged off the crossbar and lofted in air for Donovan to head the ball in for the finish.
Later in the first half, Filippa Graneld's corner kick found its way to Alyssa Padron as she took a hard shot at the goal only to be deflected once again for Donovan to finish with the head-in for the 23rd-minute score.
The Vulcans took six shots in the first half but had just two more the rest of the way. Biola finished with four total shots — all saves made by Hawai'i Hilo goalkeeper Phoebe Barnes to post her third shutout of the season.
With the victory, the Vulcans extended their regular-season unbeaten streak to 34 games dating back to Oct. 3, 2021.
UP NEXT
Hawai'i Hilo moved to a 9-0-1 record (5-0-0 Pacific West Conference) while Biola moved to a 0-4-0 conference record (1-9-1 overall).
The Vulcans will have four more home contests coming up with Westmont (Oct. 19), Point Loma (Oct. 21), Concordia University Irvine (Oct. 30), Azusa Pacific (Nov. 4) before the regular-season finale on O'ahu against Chaminade on Nov. 12.
TOP FIVE
The Vulcans moved up one spot to No. 5 in the United Soccer Coaches Division II Top 25 Week 6 Poll released last Tuesday.
Hawai'i Hilo started the season at No. 14 and have now reached the program's highest ranking.
The Vulcans also remained at No. 1 in the West Region rankings.
ONLINE TICKETS
Single-game and season tickets are now available to be purchased online through Hawai'i Hilo Vulcans Athletics' recently launched online ticket platform in partnership with AudienceView Campus.
The 2023 slate will feature 15 total home matches at the Vulcan Soccer Field with a package price of $30 for adults and $25 for seniors (ages 65-plus) and middle/high school students.
Both can be accessed at HiloAthletics.com/tickets.
