Melby Strikes Twice to Extend SPU Women's Soccer Win Streak
August 30, 2003

LA MIRADA, Calif. (Aug. 30) -- Sarah Melby scored twice, once in each half, as Seattle Pacific University extended its women's soccer unbeaten streak to 13 games with a 2-0 non-conference win over Biola Saturday afternoon.

The Falcons (2-0-0), who have not lost since Sept. 25 of last year, won their 11th straight, dating back to last season. They visit Cal State Dominguez Hills Monday night. The Toros 1-1 draw at Seattle last year preceded the current win skein.

Biola, which was playing its first game, is now 0-1-0.

Melby (Jr., Mukilteo, Wa./Kamiak) opened the scoring in the 36th minute, lofting a 30-yard drive high into the net over Eagles keeper Hilary Dunham. Melby made it 2-0 with less than 18 minutes remaining, converting a corner kick from Allison Teague (So., Redmond, Wa./Bellevue Christian).

Jennifer Hull (Jr., Eugene, Or./Sheldon) was required to make one relatively easy save to earn her second consecutive shutout. SPU finished with a 10-4 edge in shots and 9-3 in corner kicks. Seattle Pacific played without regular starters Katie Lim and Heidi Jacobson, both injured in Thursday's 4-0 win at Cal State L.A.

Scoring
1, SPU, Melby (unassisted) 35:35;
2, SPU, Melby (Teague) 72:12.

Shots--SPU 10, BIO 4.

Saves--SPU (Hull) 1, BIO (Dunham) 4.

Corner kicks--SPU 9, BIO 4.

Fouls--SPU 8, BIO 13.

Offside--SPU 2, BIO 0.

Cautions--none.