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@PortlandPilotXC aims to "reload" this season after losing five key runners who graduated in May. Get the full rundown of what to expect from men's cross country this season in this preview by @_kyle_garcia.

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Women's cross country looks to "trust the process" this season and build on momentum they've established over the past several years. Here's a full preview of what's to come this season for @LadyPilotsXC by @_kyle_garcia.

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The @UPBeacon sports staff wants to know what stories you want to see in sports section this year. Submit a story idea on our website or reach out to us on social media. #PortlandPilots

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The new school year starts tomorrow, and The Beacon’s sports staff encourages the UP community to share what they want to see in the sports section this year.

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@UPMensSoccer head coach Nick Carlin-Voigt, center back Francesco Tiozzo and forward/midfielder Luke Hendel talked with The Beacon after their win against UVU Friday night. Here's what they had to say about their final exhibition of the season. Video by Brennan Crowder.

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@UPWomensSoccer kicked off their season last night in Seattle against the University of Washington Huskies in a physical battle ending in two overtimes and 25 combined fouls. #PortlandPilots

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@UPMensSoccer pulled out a win in their final exhibition game of the season on Friday night, beating Utah Valley 1-0. Junior forward Luke Hendel scored the team's lone goal from a penalty kick. #PortlandPilots

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FINAL: Pilots win 1-0. They’ll open up the regular on August 30 against Colgate.

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62’ Michael Hamilton subs in for Jacobo Reyes. Reyes was on the ground for an extended amount of time and has his right shoe off.

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58’ Greg Tracey comes in for Gio Magana-Rivera. Pilots still lead 1-0.

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51’ GOAL: Luke Hendel scores the first goal of the game off the PK. Pilots lead 1-0.

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HALFTIME: @PortlandPilots tied 0-0 with @UVUmsoc. Portland has gotten 13 shots off to Utah Valley’s 3.

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44’ Gio Magana-Rivera’s shot goes wide left. Looking more and more likely that it’ll be scoreless going into the half.

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38’ Greg Tracey subs in for Rey Ortiz.

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29’ Another flurry of shots but no score for the Pilots. 0-0 with 15 minutes left

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27’ Jacobo Reyes delivers a nice through ball for Alejandro Pereira but the shot is blocked. Still scoreless with under twenty minutes left in the half.

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22’ Yellow card given to Utah Valley’s Aaron Caprio.

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17’ @PortlandPilots have plenty of chances but can’t find the back of the net. Still 0-0 here at Merlo.

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Be sure to follow @UPBeaconSports as we live-tweet the exhibition game between @PortlandPilots and @GoUVU. Kickoff is at 7.

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@UPWomensSoccer is entering its second season under head coach Michelle French, a Portland alumna herself. The Pilots kick off their 2019-20 season tonight against the UW Huskies in Seattle and are picked to finish fourth in conference. #PortlandPilots

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Sports Editor @_kyle_garcia kicks off the new year with a quick roundup and look ahead at what's to come for Pilot Athletics this fall in soccer, cross country and volleyball. #PortlandPilots

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