SPOKANE, Wash. --- After Portland emerged from the halftime locker trailing at Gonzaga, the Pilots exploded for five second-half goals, fueled by an Eddie Sanchez hat trick, as the visiting side dismantled the Bulldogs 5-1 the West Coast Conference opener on Sunday afternoon at Luger Field. Benji Michel added a goal and an assist for the Pilots, while Gio Magana-Rivera claimed the fifth goal.
The game also featured a remarkable four PK's, two of which were saved.
The win is the third straight for the Pilots (7-3-1, 1-0-0 WCC), who have scored 12 goals during that span.