Fullerton, CA—The UC Riverside Women's Soccer Team outshot George Washington 15-8 in the first match of the Fullerton Tournament presented by Embassy Suites-Brea N. Orange Country, but it was the Colonials who came away with the 1-0, overtime victory (watch video highlights).

In the first match of the season for both clubs, the Highlanders (0-1) dominated play in regulation, particular in the second period when UC Riverside took eight shots to just one for George Washington (1-0). But try as they might, the Highlanders were unable to dent the back of the net.

The tide turned in the first overtime period, and with 7:40 gone in the extra stanza, Brittany Cooper broke free from the Highlanders defense and found Lina Proska with a pass across the box. Proska settled the ball and slotted it past a diving Elizabeth Silas for the golden goal.

The Highlanders take on the Liberty Flames on Sunday at 11 am in match three of the tournament, followed by George Washington vs. the host Titans in the tournament finale.