TURLOCK – The Warriors are headed into the next round of the CCAA Championships in La Jolla after an incredible match going into overtime. It only took an extra two minutes for
Sadie Ortiz to come out and score the game-winning goal in the 92
nd minute.
Stan State won the game over Cal State Dominguez Hills, 2-1. The Toros finish their season 8-8-2 while the Warriors continue at 15-4-0.
GOALS
- The Warriors on the board first when Ilena Rivera scored off a PK in the 42nd minute.
- To start the second half, Holly Kaemerle was assisted by Patricia Rubio-Martinez in the 49th minute for a goal from low left.
- In overtime, Skyler Hoy made a beautiful cross to Selia Torres who headed the ball to Ortiz for her to be able to slide it in for the golden goal
GOALKEEPER NOTES
- Alyssa Herrman had a total of four saves.
- She played aggressive and was able to hold off ten shots, five of which were on goal.
TWO TOUGH TEAMS
- Both the Warriors and the Toros were playing their hearts out in Tuesday night's first-round match of the CCAA Championships. Each team fought and were evenly matched throughout the game.
- The teams led each other into overtime but that running clock was no match for the Warriors who would end the game strong.
QUOTES FROM HEAD COACH GABRIEL BOLTON
"I'm proud of how our women battled tonight against a very direct, physical opponent who thrives on chaos. To succeed we just needed to calm down and play. I told the team before the first overtime that we need to sell out to score the goal and that's exactly what Selia and Sadie did on a great cross from Skyler. Sometimes it just takes a little extra effort to win and that's what we were willing to give tonight."
"The postseason being back at Warrior Stadium just felt right. This match is right up there with the epic post season battles we have had here on our home pitch."
POSTSEASON MATCHES AT WARRIOR STADIUM
The Warriors were playing in their seventh postseason contest at Warrior Stadium since it opened in 2009. Tuesday night's win was Stan State's first playoff win since the Warriors captured the CCAA title here in 2013.
NOTEWORTHY
- The Toros and the Warriors met earlier this season on September 29 and Stan State shutout the Toros, 3-0.
- The Warriors are 8-19-0 against the Toros since they first met in October 1998.
- In September, Skyler Hoy led the Warriors to victory with two back-to-back goals.
- The Warriors outshot the Toros 15-10.
UP NEXT
The women are headed into the next round of the CCAA Championships! Stan State will travel to La Jolla to take on the No. 1 seed, Sonoma State, on Friday, November 15 at 4:30 p.m.