SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Despite taking a 1-0 lead into halftime off a beautiful goal from Sofia Orozco, the SBCC women's soccer team was not able to earn a second consecutive win at home, falling to Fresno 3-1.
The Vaqueros are now 2-2 on the year while the Rams improve to 2-2-1.
Orozco's breakthrough goal came in the 41st minute. Defender Bella Loflin sent a perfectly placed ball in from the right wing and Orzoco was able to make great contact to fire it past the goalkeeper.
After holding the Rams to a scoreless first half, SBCC's defense was finally beaten in the 58th minute by an equalizing goal from Lali Melgoza. Fresno added two more goals over the next 20 minutes to pull away.
Goalkeeper Analea Pule tied a season-high with eight saves.
SBCC closes out its three-game home stand with a Tuesday meeting against Santa Monica at 2:00 p.m.
