Vanguard Women’s Soccer Rolls Past Hawaii Pacific in 3-0 Senior Day Victory

Vanguard University’s women’s soccer team put together a strong performance against Hawaii Pacific University, controlling the pace of the match and finishing with a convincing 3-0 victory.

From the opening minutes, Vanguard looked aggressive going forward. The Lions moved the ball quickly through the midfield and consistently found opportunities in the attacking third, forcing Hawaii Pacific to spend much of the afternoon defending.

The breakthrough came late in the first half when Hailey Garvin put Vanguard on the scoreboard, giving the Lions a 1-0 lead heading into halftime.

Vanguard came out with the same intensity after the break. The Lions continued to pressure Hawaii Pacific’s back line, and Jennifer Alvarez extended the advantage with another goal in the second half.

With Vanguard firmly in control, the Lions continued looking for another opportunity. That chance came when Vanessa Pastrana found the back of the net to make it 3-0.

Hawaii Pacific continued to battle, but Vanguard’s defense prevented the Sharks from finding a way back into the match. The Lions also kept goalkeeper pressure to a minimum by maintaining possession and quickly recovering the ball when Hawaii Pacific attempted to move forward.

By the final whistle, Vanguard had secured the shutout and an important conference victory.

The performance showed Vanguard’s ability to combine attacking pressure with disciplined defending. For the Lions, it was a complete team effort and another opportunity to build momentum as the season continues.

Final Score: Vanguard University 3, Hawaii Pacific University 0