Kyleigh Oliver nets goal but No. 5 ranked Women's Soccer drops opener to Yavapai College

The Pima Community College women's soccer team (0-1) opened the 2023 season on Saturday at the West Campus Aztec Field against Yavapai College (2-0) in a non-conference matchup.

• The No. 5 ranked Aztecs (Division II) struck first but fell 2-1 to the Roughriders (Division I).
• After a scoreless first half, sophomore Kyleigh Oliver (Salpointe Catholic HS) put the Aztecs on the board in the 54^th minute. she scored from inside the box with an assist from fellow sophomore Analee Oropeza (Ironwood Ridge HS).
• The Roughriders tied the game when freshman Ciara Webbe scored in the 63^rd minute. The Roughriders took the lead for good after sophomore Julie Reyes' goal in the 73^rd minute.
• The Aztecs had the first shot on goal of the game but managed to finish with three total.
• Freshman Seanna Krantz (Tucson Magnet HS) finished with nine saves.
• The Aztecs host a scrimmage against Arizona Christian University on Thursday at 7:00 p.m. but get back to regular season play against South Mountain Community College next Saturday at the West Campus Aztec Field. Game time is at 5:30 p.m.

Pima goal: Kyleigh Oliver (Analee Oropeza) 54^th minute.