PORTLAND, Ore. --- Portland's Erik Edwardson and Benji Michel each found the back of the net and Rey Ortiz capped the scoring with a world-class goal as the Pilots opened the WCC campaign with a 3-1 win over the No. 18 Pacific Tigers on Saturday night at Merlo Field. Portland was also solid on defense and senior goalkeeper Paul Christensen produced three saves on the night.
Edwardson scored the first goal, which was set up by Billy Garton and Ortiz. Garton found Ortiz with a perfectly weighted ball, and Ortiz controlled it with a deft first touch before sending in a brilliant ball near the far post.