CLAREMONT, Calif. -
Sierra Troy scored two goals, including the game-winner in the 62nd minute off an assist from
Sena Howell, and Claremont-Mudd-Scripps women's soccer team rallied back from an early one goal deficit to earn a 2-1 win over Azusa Pacific on Wednesday evening at Nakasone Field.
With the win, CMS moves to 10-3-2 overall while Azusa Pacific fell to to 8-5-2 on the season. The Cougars are entering year one of a reclassifying period, where they will be officially joining the SCIAC in the 2028-29 season.
Azusa Pacific outshot CMS 24-13 and held a 7-2 advantage in corner kicks, but it was CMS who was able to take advantage of its chances.
Andra Marinescu had four saves in the first half, and
Shannon Bennitt had five saves in 25 minutes in the second half to get the win.
Claire Patterson added one save for the Athenas. Bennitt had two back to back saves seconds apart in the 51st minute, where she deflected a ball off the post before diving to save the second shot attempt.
The Cougars took an early 1-0 lead in the 22nd minute but the Athenas quickly responded. Howell played a long ball down the middle of the field, which allowed Troy make a move on her defender before providing the equalizing goal in the 28th minute for CMS.
In the second half, Howell came down on a counter on the left side of the field and crossed the ball perfectly to Troy, where she was able score the game-winner from 15 yards out.
The Athenas will be back in action on Saturday when they travel to take on La Verne for an 11 a.m. contest.
