California Baptist University
9-2-1, 2-0-0
NM State
1-9-2, 0-2-0
Lancers Win Sixth Straight
10/6/2019 2:56:00 PM | Women's Soccer
LAS CRUCES --- California Baptist extended its win streak to six in a row on Sunday, as the Lancers shutout the Aggies of New Mexico State in a physical 1-0 contest.
CBU improves to 9-2-1 on the season and a perfect 2-0-0 in the Western Athletic Conference. With the first weekend of conference play under their belt, the Lancers are in sole possession of first place.
"We knew the weekend would be challenging, traveling over 2,000 miles in four days to two different remote locations," said head coach Kristen St. Clair. "We were not as sharp as we would have liked, but that's not unexpected with the amount of travel we had to do. This was a chippy, physical game that came down to grit and will. Despite not being sharp, we still created some excellent attacking opportunities. Rola's goal was a savvy, heads up finish. I'm proud of the team for battling through the travel and fatigue to earn two results and start league play at 2-0."
The Lancers jumped on the Aggies early, firing off a couple of quick shots to put pressure on the home team.
Although it was a quiet first half on the scoreboard, both teams were aggressive throughout the first 45 minutes. The fouls showed that as the Aggies were called for 11 fouls and the Lancers were tagged with five.
Rebecca Romero was able to give the Lancers a chance in the closing minutes after winning a corner kick. Coronado curved a ball into the box, and Erin Gallagher went for the one-touch, but the ball hit the crossbar and bounced out.
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Soooo close!
Lancers almost find the back of the net off a corner kick in the final minutes of the first half! #LanceUp⚔ pic.twitter.com/sX9JyzbYNt
The Lancers went into the half with the score even at 0-0 but outshooting the Aggies, 6-5.
With a fresh 45 on the game clock, momentum shifted in favor of the Lancers as they kept the ball in the attacking half of the field.
After 15 minutes of play, Elisa Soderholm beat her defender to the right side of the field and fired a low cross into the box. Badawiya had space and used a back heel flick to give the Lancers' the lone goal of the game. This marks Badawiya's fourth straight game-winner for the Lancers.
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— CBU Women's Soccer (@CBUwsoccer) October 6, 2019
It's a back heel flick for Rola Badawiya to secure the Lancers' first goal of the game! #LanceUp⚔ pic.twitter.com/QsBj3See2G
Jordan Dow was on the hunt with less than 15 minutes to play, splitting the double team and putting a shot on frame, but it was saved.
Jordan Dow splits the double team and puts a quality shot on frame! #LanceUp⚔ pic.twitter.com/OQjYgdzrux
— CBU Women's Soccer (@CBUwsoccer) October 6, 2019
The Aggies' closest chance of an equalizer came at the 82nd minute when Shea O'Connor took a shot inside the box only to find the hands of Romy Salvador.
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— CBU Women's Soccer (@CBUwsoccer) October 6, 2019
Aggies are able to get inside the box and put a shot on goal, but Romy Salvador is there with the save! #LanceUp⚔ pic.twitter.com/NvIURZndn6
"We're looking forward to getting home, getting healthy, and beginning preparation for Chicago State on Thursday," St. Clair added.
The Lancers are back in action on Thursday, Oct. 10, when they host Chicago State at 3 p.m.
Team Stats
Rola Badawiya (1)
Assisted By: Elisa Soderholm
GOAL by CBU Badawiya, Rola Assist by Soderholm, Elisa.
59:25
