No. 23 USC Women’s Soccer Shuts Out California Baptist, 1-0

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – The No. 23 USC women’s soccer team picked up a victory on the road Sunday night, shutting out California Baptist for a 1-0 win.
 
The Trojans allowed just five shots on target and rode Maile Hayes’ second goal of the season to the win as they move to 1-0-1 on the year. CBU moves to 1-1-0.
 
Hayes finished a clinical counterattack for USC in the 11^th minute, with Aaliyah Farmer intercepting a pass in the midfield and then sending it ahead to Faith George, who set up Hayes for the strike. Hayes also scored in the first half against New Mexico State last time out.
 
After allowing just four shots in the first half, the Trojan defense only allowed five in the second half, with three on goal. Laurence Gladu made five saves in goal for the Trojans to pick up the shutout. The Trojans had a 23-9 shot advantage in the game.
 
SCORING
11′ – USC: Maile Hayes (assisted by Faith George, Aaliyah Farmer) – Farmer sent a through ball ahead to George, who ran onto it in the right side of the box and sent a one-touch cross to Hayes in front of goal. Hayes buried it on one touch with the right foot.
 
UP NEXT
The Trojans are back in action next Sunday (Aug. 25) as they face Pepperdine on the road. That game can be seen live on ESPN+.