NoTucson, AZ –The Pima Community College women’s soccer team (15-0-2, 12-0-2 in ACCAC) closed out the regular season on Saturday at Scottsdale Community College (11-1-4, 10-0-4).
The No. 5 ranked Aztecs took an early lead but were forced to rally in the second half as they finished in a 2-2 tie with No. 17 Artichokes. This marked the first time this season the Aztecs had surrendered more than one goal in a game. The Aztecs and the Artichokes played to a 1-1 tie on Sept. 26 at the West Campus Aztec Field.
The Aztecs closed out ACCAC conference play going undefeated for the second straight year. They have a combined record of 23-0-5 in conference play the last two years.
Freshman Mckenna Baker (Premier Prep Academy) provided Pima’s response in the 78th minute as she scored with a left-footed shot that found the back of the net. Sophomore Ava Dagnino (Salpointe Catholic HS) was credited with the assist.
Sophomore Gabriela Mendoza (Tucson Magnet HS) put the Aztecs on the scoreboard in the 6th minute with her goal that was assisted by fellow sophomore Alyssa Allan.
The Artichokes tied the game in the 38th minute with a goal from Brooklyn Nguyen.Scottsdale snagged the lead at 2-1 with 20 minutes left after Sharylnn Arreola Palomares converted on her shot.
The Aztecs finished with four shots on goal while the Artichokes had eight for the game. Freshman Amaya Andrade (Flowing Wells HS) closed it out with six saves.
The Aztecs claimed the ACCAC Division II title and will be the No. 1 seed for the Region I, Division II Tournament. They will play No. 4 Glendale Community College at the West Campus Aztec Field on Friday at 6:00 p.m.
Pima goals: Gabriela Mendoza (Alyssa Allan) 6th minute; Mckenna Baker (Ava Dagnino) 78th minute.
Press Release courtesy of Pima Aztec Athletics – Raymond Suarez
