HILO, Hawai'i – Hawai'i Hilo Women's Soccer played to a scoreless draw with Cal Poly Humboldt in the Vulcans' home opener Friday morning at the Vulcan Soccer Field.
Both teams finished nearly even in the box score numbers as both were credited for just two shots-on-goal each. The Vulcans two attempts came in the first half on 20-plus-yard long-range attempts.
Lydia Keller came away with her first shutout of the season and the ninth of her career. The reigning Pacific West Conference Goalkeeper of the Year now moves to No. 4 on the Vulcans' all-time career shutouts list, passing Shanna Brown (2008-2009).
GAME NOTES
- Keller's two saves moved her career total to 78, passing both Randi Walters (2007-2008) and Breegan Saller (2011-2012) for No. 6 on the Vulcans' career saves list.
- Hawai'i Hilo: 0-2-1 Overall (0-0-0 PacWest)
- Conference Preseason Poll: No. 3
- Cal Poly Humboldt: 2-1-1 Overall (0-0-0 CCAA)
- Arcata, California
- California Collegiate Athletic Association
- Reigning CCAA Champion
- Conference Preseason Poll: No. 2
- Hawai'i Hilo hosted a neutral match Friday afternoon between Chaminade University of Honolulu and Colorado Christian University. Colorado Christian won, 1-0, with a goal in the 79th minute.
UP NEXT
- Sunday, Sept. 6 (12:30 PM) vs Colorado Christian (Vulcan Soccer Field)
- Sunday, Sept. 13 (12:30 PM) vs HPU (Vulcan Soccer Field)
- Sunday, Sept. 20 (12 PM) at Chaminade (Honolulu, Hawai'i)
PACWEST PRESEASON POLL
Hawai'i Hilo was voted No. 3 in the Pacific West Conference Preseason Coaches Poll. The Vulcans posted an 8-3-6 record last fall and made an appearance in the PacWest Championships semifinal round. The 2026 PacWest Championships will be hosted by Hawai'i Hilo on Nov. 5-7 at Vulcan Soccer Field.
PURCHASE SEASON TICKETS
Tickets for the Vulcans' seven home matches at the on-campus Vulcan Soccer Field are available for purchase at HiloAthletics.com/tickets. Season tickets are $70 ($35 for seniors aged 65-plus and middle/high school students) and include admission to all 13 total Vulcans Soccer (both Men's and Women's) home contests this fall.
BUY LIVESTREAM PACKAGE
Video livestreaming will be available for all home events this season through the PacWest Network, powered by Hudl TV. More information is available at HiloAthletics.com/livestream. Single-game passes are offered at $15 with a season-package price of $70 for seven games (now $60).
