Aztecs women's soccer falls to Cochise College in double overtime

The Pima Community College women's soccer team (1-1) dropped a tough game on Thursday in its home opener against Cochise College (1-1) at the West Campus Aztec Soccer Field.

• The No. 10 ranked Aztecs lost in double overtime 4-3 to the Apaches in a back-and-forth battle.
• The Aztecs had a chance to score in overtime when freshman Nayeli Vidal (Sahuaro HS) had a one-on-one with the Cochise goalkeeper but couldn't convert on the opportunity.
• The game was scoreless until the Apaches scored in the 64^th minute. The Aztecs countered with sophomore Emma Franzone (Sahuarita HS), who scored in the 70^th minute.
• The Aztecs took a 2-1 lead when freshman Kaitlyn Bassett (Sabino HS) netted her goal in the 73^rd minute with an assist from freshman Alejandra Ramirez (Marana HS).
• Cochise tied it up but the Aztecs retook the lead at 3-2 when sophomore Litycia Espinoza (Sahuarita HS) scored on a pass from sophomore Seti Valencia (Sunnyside HS).
• The Aztecs outshot the Apaches 16-6 for the game. Freshman Angelina Amparano (Salpointe Catholic HAS) finished with two saves.
• The Aztecs will play at Scottsdale Community College on Saturday. The teams will be on the pitch at 7:00 p.m.

Pima goals: Emma Franzone 70^th minute; Kaitlyn Bassett (Alejandra Ramirez) 73^rd minute; Litycia Espinoza (Set Valencia) 87^th minute.