IRVINE, Calif. - The Golden Eagles honored their five seniors before their match on Saturday against the visiting Silverswords. The green and gold are looking to bounce back after a tough loss against the nationally ranked-Vulcans on Thursday. They entered into the PacWest matchup with an impressive record of 4-2-1.

The Golden Eagles took an early lead in the 20th minute after Olivia Ocampo lifted the ball to the back post, where a crashing Analisa Gjonovich guided it into the back of the night—notching her second goal of the season and first conference goal of the year. 

CUI continued to pressure the Silverswords, Brianna Guerra supplying the most threatening attempts off multiple corners. Her headers were soaring just high of the goal three times.

The first half ended in a single-goal advantage for the Golden Eagles, CUI holding the visitors to only two shots.

The following half saw a much more offensive-minded Silverswords, but they couldn't break past the home side's backline and Riley Urquiza making two vital saves throughout the half to keep their advantage.

After their 1-0 victory, the Golden Eagles improve to 5-2-1 in the conference, climbing to just a single point behind the Sea Lions. This win keeps the Golden Eagles' post-season dreams alive with two games left in their regular season schedule, hoping to stay strong in the west regional rankings.

The women's squad will travel to Northern California to take on their final two conference opponents, Dominican and Academy of Art, hoping to make an appearance at the NCAA tournament for the first time in program history.