Santa Monica leads Pirates to 2-0 win in season opener

HELENA, Mont. – Whitworth women’s soccer officially opened the 2026 season with a 2-0 shutout win over NAIA opponent the University of Providence on Saturday at Nelson Stadium. Junior forward Kayla Santa Monica led the charge for the Pirates, scoring both goals and pacing the team with four shots. The Argos fell to 0-3. Santa Monica found the back of the net in the 22nd minute for the first goal of the season. Hailey Herboth flicked the ball forward to Santa Monica, who made a shifty move around the goalkeeper to score. Her goal was one of five Pirate shots…