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WWU women’s soccer beats No. 22 Cal State LA

Vikings down Golden Eagles 1-0 in home opener

Western Washington University’s Payton Neal kicks the ball to the goal as defenders react around her.
Western Washington University’s Payton Neal takes a shot at the goal in the second half on Saturday, Sept. 9, as the Vikings beat Cal State Los Angeles 1-0 at Harrington Field. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

In their first home appearance since winning the 2022 Division II national championship, Western Washington University women’s soccer team outlasted No. 22 Cal State Los Angeles 1-0 Saturday afternoon, Sept. 9 at Harrington Field.

Mie Cairns scored her first collegiate goal in the 40th minute to power the Vikings to victory.

The top-ranked Vikings improve to 2-1 on the season, and travel to Golden, Colorado, to face No. 7 Colorado School of Mines at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14.

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