Women’s soccer: Lions make playoffs

Vanguard University advanced to the playoffs with a 4-0 shutout

over host Hope International in the Golden State Athletic Conference

women’s soccer finale Saturday.

Annie Jacobs had her fifth career hat trick to help the Lions (9-7,

7-3 in the GSAC) earn their fifth shutout of the season.

Brittany Braun, Liz McCary, Jen Bird and Jenae Welch had assists and

Braun also scored a goal for Vanguard.

Kim Becher made two saves to earn the shutout. Vanguard is one of six

teams to advance to the regional playoffs that begin Saturday. The Lions’

opponent has not been determined.