Roadrunners Score Late as Rustlers Suffer Tough Loss

The Golden West College women's soccer team suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat at home against College of the Desert on September 27, 2024. The match remained scoreless for much of the game, with both teams battling hard defensively.

The breakthrough came in the 76th minute when Desert's Ximena Perez-Anguiano scored the game's only goal with an unassisted strike. Golden West goalkeeper Sierra Carter put in a strong performance, making six saves on the seven shots she faced, but the lone goal proved to be the difference.

Golden West, now 2-2-1, struggled to find the back of the net despite recording eight shots, six of which were on target. Olivia Villalba and Alexandra Torres led the offensive effort with two shots on goal each, but Desert's goalkeeper Isabella Morrison successfully kept them out, earning the clean sheet for her side.

Despite a solid defensive showing, the Rustlers were unable to capitalize on their chances, with Desert's defense holding firm. The loss drops Golden West to a .500 record, as they look to bounce back in their next outing.