Bulldogs End in 1-1 Draw with Oxnard

SANTA MARIA, Calif. - The Allan Hancock College women's soccer program finished in a draw at home against Oxnard on Tuesday afternoon. | BOX SCORE

The Bulldogs (4-6-3, 2-2-2 WSC) got on the board first when Jillian Bernal punched a header through to the far post after a corner kick from Briana Gaona in the 15th minute. Oxnard (4-5-3, 0-3-3 WSC) responded with a goal off a free kick in the final minute of the opening frame. Both teams had prime scoring opportunities in the second half, including a penalty kick chance for AHC, but neither was able to successfully convert a goal before time expired. 

Hancock outshot the Condors at a 17-6 margin while placing six attempts on goal. Mecaelea Lopez led the offensive effort with four attempts, followed by three from Emely Gracilliano Sanchez. Bernal, Bianca Castaneda, Jaelynn Guzman, and Hope Smith finished with two attempts apiece. Ally Britt collected four saves en route to the tie after 90 minutes in the box.

The Bulldogs will return to action with a road trip to LA Pierce for a Western State Conference showdown on Tuesday, October 26th.