Hernandez Scores Two Goals as Women's Soccer Holds Off Arizona Western College

Tucson, AZ – The Pima Community College women's soccer team (7-3, 7-3 in ACCAC) overcame a tough road test on Thursday as they upset Arizona Western College (7-3, 7-3) in Yuma.

The Aztecs were able to hold off a second half rally to defeat the No. 20 ranked Matadors 2-1.

Freshman Alexis Hernandez (Ironwood Ridge HS) scored two goals in the first half. She put the Aztecs on the board in the 13^th minute after a cross pass assist from fellow freshman Dalena Garcia (Rincon HS). Hernandez made it 2-0 with her second goal in the 33^rd minute.

The Matadors cut into Pima's lead as they scored in the 65^th minute but the Aztecs defense held them off in the end.

"It was a big win for us on the road," Pima coach Kendra Veliz said. "It was a good way to end the first half of the season."

Sophomore goalkeeper Daniela Sanchez (Sabino HS) finished the game with four saves. The Aztecs outshot the Matadors 7-5 for the game.

The Aztecs have built some momentum heading into the second half of the season winning their last three games. They will host No. 2 Paradise Valley Community College on Saturday at Kino North Stadium at 7:00 p.m. The Aztecs fell to the Pumas 1-0 in Phoenix last month in their first game of the season.

Pima goals: Hernandez (Garcia) 13^th minute; Hernandez 33^rd minute.

Alexis Hernandez/Photo by Ben Carbajal