Monica Vega
Varsity (4-2, 1-1 WAC)
Lady Red came out on top in a thrilling double-overtime battle, defeating the Panthers 5-4. The match was back-and-forth from the start, with both teams trading momentum and big plays throughout regulation.
Lady Red struck first when sophomore Denisse Garcia found the back of the net off a perfectly placed ball to the center from sophomore Ana Vela with 36:46 remaining in the first half. Shortly after, Garcia assisted sophomore Ashley Batista for another goal. Sophomore Ana Vela then added to the lead, finishing off a corner kick delivered by Batista. The Panthers responded with two goals, but sophomore Lily Guy closed out the first half strong with a goal off a pass from junior Evelin Tarango.
In the second half, the Panthers battled back, scoring twice to even the match and force overtime. After a scoreless first overtime, the game came down to the final moments of the second overtime. With just 2:47 remaining, Lily Guy delivered the golden goal off an assist from junior Liliana Santiago to secure the 5-4 victory for the Lady Red.
Scoring Summary
First Half
- Denisse Garcia (So.) – assist: Ana Vela (So.) – 36:46
- Ashley Batista (So.) – assist: Denisse Garcia (So.) – 30:31
- Ana Vela (So.) – assist: Ashley Batista (So.) – 19:12 (corner kick)
- Panthers – 12:37
- Panthers – 7:58
- Lily Guy (So.) – assist: Evelin Tarango (Jr.) – 4:19
Second Half
- Panthers – 22:00
- Panthers – 21:27
Double Overtime
- Lily Guy (So.) – assist: Liliana Santiago (Jr.) – 2:47 (Golden Goal)