HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (Aug. 23) -- In the first and only dress rehearsal before its inaugural women's soccer game, Seattle Pacific University edged Concordia 1-0 Thursday afternoon in a preseason exhibition.

Andrea Larsen, a senior (Portland, Or./Central Catholic) transfer from Oklahoma State, scored the game's deciding goal midway through the second half. Larsen, who had a goal called back in the first period, struck a low 20-yard shot which slipped inside the far post.

Freshman goalie Jennifer Hull (Eugene, Or./Sheldon) made three saves to get the shutout. Coach Bobby Bruch used all 16 of his available players.

The Falcons's official debut comes Saturday afternoon (Aug. 25)) at San Diego's Point Loma Nazarene. The home opener is Sept. 8 versus Central Washington at Interbay Stadium.