Mora and Onentia Propel Gonzaga Past Oregon Tech 2-0

SPOKANE, Wash. — Robbie Mora and Geremi Onentia scored second-half goals as Gonzaga defeated Oregon Tech 2-0 in a non-conference match Thursday night at Luger Field. Goalkeeper Ryan Solis made eight saves to preserve the clean sheet.

Scoreless First Half

The opening 45 minutes saw Gonzaga dominate possession but struggle to find the breakthrough. Drew Pedersen came closest in the 37th minute with a shot wide of the right post. The Bulldogs earned four corner kicks but could not capitalize.

Oregon Tech goalkeeper Chema Preciado made a crucial save in the 23rd minute to keep it scoreless.

Mora Breaks Through

The breakthrough came at 50:34 when Robbie Mora found the net with a right-footed strike to the high center of the goal. Drew Pedersen provided the assist after being substituted on just two minutes earlier at 48:23.

Onentia Doubles Lead

Six minutes later at 56:36, substitute Geremi Onentia doubled the advantage with an unassisted goal, striking with his right foot into the high right corner. Onentia entered at halftime and made an immediate impact.

Defensive Excellence

Ryan Solis was exceptional for Gonzaga with eight saves. His best saves came in the 68th and 82nd minutes. The defensive unit, led by Britton Ullan and Bridger Meyer who both played 90 minutes, limited Oregon Tech to mostly long-range efforts.

Key Performances

• Drew Pedersen - Came off the bench to provide the assist for the opening goal
• Sylver Schweiger - Controlled midfield for 73 minutes
• Gavin Pierce - Played 81 minutes with a shot on target
• Cooper Hunt - Anchored midfield for 80 minutes

Match Statistics

Corners: Gonzaga 13, Oregon Tech 1

Saves: Solis (GU) 8, Preciado (OT) 1

Fouls: 6-6

Cards: None issued

Key Match Events

• 23 - Save by Chema Preciado
• 37 - Drew Pedersen shot wide
• 45 - Geremi Onentia enters
• 48 - Drew Pedersen substituted on
• 50 - GOAL! Robbie Mora (assist: Pedersen)
• 56 - GOAL! Geremi Onentia
• 68 - Ryan Solis crucial save
• 82 - Solis preserves shutout

The victory marks a positive start to Gonzaga season as they look to build momentum in their non-conference schedule. The Bulldogs clinical finishing in the second half proved the difference after a frustrating opening period.