PASADENA, Calif. (Oct. 22, 2022) - In the 49^th minute, sophomore Jennifer Solgaard (Palo Alto, Calif. / Palo Alto) tucked home a beautifully played cross for her Caltech record setting 6^th goal of the season to give the Beavers a 1-0 lead.  Playing the nightcap of a two-game doubleheader, the Caltech women's program took on the Panthers of Chapman University on a perfect afternoon for soccer on Saturday.  Caltech's Department of Athletics celebrated Homecoming, as well as the Fall Orange Out event, as the Beavers and Panthers played an even match throughout, with the game ending in a 1-1 tie.   
 
Quick Shots
-Final Score: Caltech 1, Chapman University 1.
-Location: North Field, Caltech
-Records: Caltech 3-8-5, 1-8-2 SCIAC, Chapman University 3-7-5, 1-4-5 SCIAC
 
Critical Moment
-With the game tied 0-0 coming out of the locker room at halftime, sophomore Shelby Scott (San Jose, Calif. / Leland) made a terrific run down the left wing, carrying the ball almost to the goal line before delivering an impeccable cross that Jennifer Solgaard simply needed to re-direct into the goal giving the Beavers a 1-0 lead less than 5 minutes into the second.  
 
Key Beavers
-Jennifer Solgaard.  Scoring her sixth goal of the season, Solgaard set the single-season goals record in her second year.   
-Shelby Scott. The midfielder played a fantastic match, not only assisting on Solgaard's goal, but also winning many balls in the midfield and transitioning the Beavers from defense to offense.
-Megan Robertson (Nashville, Tenn. / Harpeth Hall). The junior goalkeeper played a solid first half, coming off of her line to disrupt several Chapman attempts to play the ball through.  The score was tied 0-0 at the break.  
-Kathryn Thompson (Roseville, Calif. / Granite Bay).  The junior midfielder has been an integral player throughout the season, and Saturday was no different.  Whether marking smartly, winning balls in air, effectively working the ball down the touch line, her grit and finesse proved necessary in helping the Beavers earn the draw.   
 
Game Insight
"I thought the entire group played very well today," Head Coach Jen Clark said. "We were especially strong through the midfield and connected passes as well as we have all season.  Our team was inspired by the excitement and enthusiasm of the day, and it was so great to see Jenny get her record sixth goal while finishing the great work and cross that Shelby delivered.  This game sets us up to finish the season on a high note."  
 
Up Next
-The Beavers wrap up their season with a home match against the University of La Verne Leopards on Saturday, October 29 starting at 11AM.  Pregame, the Beavers will honor and thank the five seniors that have contributed to the program.