SAN DIEGO – The San Diego women's soccer program (2-5-3, 0-0 WCC) made their return to Torero Stadium, securing a 1-1 draw with Northern Arizona (1-4-4, 0-0 Big Sky) on Sunday afternoon.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- On a warm day at Torero Stadium, the two sides spent much of the first half seeking opportunities and chances to open up the game.
- Freshman Cameryn Maddox had one of the top chances of the opening frame, after streaking down the lefthand side of the pitch, before putting a low grounder just wide of the right post.
- Play began to open up dramatically in the second half, with each side finding attacking opportunities.
- After securing a throw-in during the 69th minute, Ashley Wright fed a ball to Maronne Suzuki, who sent a one-touch cross into the box to an open Leila Kahoano. The freshman let the ball bounce, before volleying a shot over the Lumberjacks keeper to make it 1-0.
- The Lumberjacks increased the pressure late in the half and finished with 14 shots in the period.
- Ultimately, the Lumberjacks secured the game-tying goal on a rebound off an initial sparkling save from Sophine Kevorkian in the 83rd minute.
- Dai Williams had her initial look stopped but trickled the ball over the line on the second attempt for the tie.
TORERO TIDBITS
- Kahoano recorded the first points and goal of her collegiate career in the win. The Honolulu, Hawaii native also made her fifth start in the draw.
- Suzuki also picked up her first point of the season on the cross to set up Kahoano.
- Graduate student Adalee Broadbent played another full 90 minutes, bringing her to 1,461 consecutive minutes played.
- The Toreros continue to find success at home, now at 1-1-1 on the year and scoring in all three games.
UP NEXT
The Toreros will open the 2022 WCC slate with a trip to No. 11 Pepperdine on Saturday, Oct. 1 at 12 p.m. Following the game, the Toreros will return to Torero Stadium to host No. 24 Portland on Wednesday, Oct. 5.
