Warner Pacific fell 2-0 to unbeaten Rocky Mountain College after two late first-half goals proved decisive. The Knights generated more pressure after halftime but couldn’t get past goalkeeper Matea Vernon, while Evelyn Montiel made 14 saves to keep the match within reach.

By the Numbers
  • Rocky Mountain outshot Warner Pacific 32-9 and put 16 shots on target to the Knights’ 6.
  • Warner Pacific’s record moves to 5-5-2 overall and 4-4-1 in conference play.
  • The Knights allowed 25 shots in the first half and 7 in the second.
Yes, But

Rocky Mountain controlled the attack, but Warner Pacific tightened up defensively after the break and created several late chances. Montiel’s 14 saves kept the Knights competitive, though Vernon stopped all six shots on goal to secure the shutout.

What's Next

Warner Pacific hosts Carroll College for Senior Day on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at Eastside Timbers Sports Complex.

Bottom Line

The result was decided by Rocky Mountain’s first-half finishing, but Warner Pacific’s second-half defensive improvement and late pressure offer something to build on for the season’s closing stretch.