ELLENSBURG, Washington --- The Western Oregon women's soccer team got back into the win column and the scoring column during a 4-3 win at Central Washington on Saturday at Tomlinson Stadium.

The Wolves (5-5-4 overall, 2-5-3 GNAC), broke loose in a big way - jumping out to a 4-0 lead after goals from Chloe Smith (19th minute, assisted by Elizabeth Parker), Savannah Taylor (32nd minute, assisted by Alyssa Talkington), Talkington (39th minute, assisted by Olivia Johnsrud) and Briana Kubli (53rd minute, assisted by Erika Gonzalez-Moreno).

The Wildcats (3-8-3, 2-6-2) made things interesting late with goals in the 66th, 78th and 82nd minute - but WOU was able to hold them off for the win.

The Wolves outshot CWU 15-11, including 9-6 on shots on goal. Smith led the team with four shots while Kubli and Talkington each took three. Darien Walton was at keeper for WOU for the first time this season - picking up three saves in the win.

WOU returns home to take on Montana State Billings 1:30 p.m. Thursday.