La Mirada, Calif. - Jaci Maze's lone goal propelled the Cougars to another Cornerstone Cup win as they defeated Biola 1-0 on Thursday night. 

"Everyone else pulled their weight so we had to do the same" head coach Brooke Lincoln said about the Cougars defeating their rival. "It's always good to go to that school across town and get the win. Maddie made a big save and it was a good team win."

How it Happened: A late goal from Jaci Maze proved to be the decider in Azusa Pacific's 1-0 victory over Biola. The Cougars dominated the first half, recording seven shots but were unable to capitalize on their chances. Graduate transfer Faith Crouse was particularly active, taking four shots in the opening 45 minutes.

Biola nearly broke the deadlock in the 32nd minute, threatening with a dangerous corner kick that was headed on target. However, Cougars' goalkeeper Maddie Williams made a crucial save, punching the ball over the crossbar to maintain the scoreless tie going into halftime.

The second half followed a similar pattern, with the Cougars firing nine shots compared to Biola's three. As the match seemed like it might end in a stalemate, Maze intercepted a slow pass back to Biola's keeper in the 75th minute. From a tight angle near the left side of the penalty box, Maze curved the ball into the side netting, notching her fifth goal of the season and her second game-winner of Azusa Pacific's 2024 campaign.

By the Numbers: With tonight's win, the Cougars all-time record against Biola extends to 24-5-6. The last time Azusa Pacific lost to the Eagles was in 2011. The Cougars registered 16 shots while holding the Eagles to just six. Eight Cougars saw minutes off the bench and four Cougars played a full 90 minutes.

Up Next: Azusa Pacific will host Hawai'i Hilo on Monday, Oct. 21. Kickoff at the Cougar Soccer Complex is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.