KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The R.V. Oregon Tech Lady Owls (8-2) held off a late charge from Carroll College (5-4-1) on Friday afternoon for a 1-0 victory. The victory for Tech protects their undefeated home record and move them a game back of College of Idaho for 1st place in the conference.
 
"It was a very good team effort to beat a top Carroll team.," said head coach Casey Tate. "We created a lot of chances which was very good and we're able to finish one. The goal had a lot of players involved and was a full team effort."
 
Tech came out on the front foot, serving long balls forward, but in the first half were ultimately thwarted by a Fighting Saints side who sure was fighting to keep the Owls off of the scoresheet.
 
Tech saw a few of their efforts sail just over the bar, or in Amanda Seward's case, right off the bar and out.
 
Seward's attempt was the closest Tech got in half one, but for the most part it seemed like they lacked the final through ball to set themselves free on goal.
 
Just 11 minutes into the second half however, Mehana Ortiz broke through. Seward clipped a ball towards Ortiz who headed it back across the face of goal, leaving the keeper for the Fighting Saints rooted to her position.
 
Fighting Saints keeper Sarah Conway had an incredible match, putting up 12 saves, but it was the one shot by Ortiz that was enough to win.
 
Tech finished the match having outshot Carroll 19-4, with 13 of those being on frame.
 
The victory for the Lady Owls improves their record to 8-2, with six regular season games remaining.
 
Tech will travel northeast next weekend for two pivotal matches. First, they will face off against #20 Eastern Oregon (9-2), who are tied with Tech at 2nd in the CCC Standings. Then Saturday, they will face off against R.V. College of Idaho (9-2), who currently own the top spot in the CCC.