Box Score HELENA, Mont. --- It was another disappointing day in Montana for women's soccer as they dropped their second straight, leading to an 0-2 early season road trip.
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On paper the Eagles played a strong offensive game against the Carroll College Fighting Saints, as they dominated possession and outshot the Saints 12-8. However, Biola could not convert any of their chances and lost 1-0 to Carroll.
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It was an impressive defensive display put on by the opponents as the Saints organized defense managed to hold BU's well-structured offense off the board.
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"We had the ball a majority of the time," said Head Coach
Todd Elkins. "But we struggled to break down their defense on a consistent basis."
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Biola's defense put up just as strong a showing through the first 87 minutes, keeping the Fighting Saints off the board as well, and limiting their number of good looks.
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However, a defensive breakdown on a cross hit in by a Carroll forward in the 88
th minute led to an own goal, which eventually sunk the Eagles.
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Carroll moves to 2-0 on the year, and BU's loss drops them to 1-2, leaving them stunned after two incredibly hard fought games in Montana.
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"We did not have as many chances as we did against College of Idaho (on Saturday)," said Elkins. "But it is another loss that is very difficult to accept."
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They have a few days to rest and restore their game plan before taking on Corban at home on Thursday night at 7 p.m.