Women's Soccer Clinches Central Division Crown with 1-0 Win
October 20, 2001

TURLOCK, Calif.--It wasn't their best game of the season but the Cal State Dominguez Hills women's soccer team did what it took to defeat Cal State Stanislaus today 1-0 in overtime. Sophomore forward Tanya Wilson's (Palm Springs HS) Golden Goal in the 115th minute secured the CCAA Central Division title with two games left in the regular season.

It was a frustrating game in the sense that the Toros outshot the Warriors 21-13, but didn't have anything to show for it until seconds into the second overtime period. CSUDH had several good scoring opportunities in both halves, however, lack of a finishing touch today, combined with a stingy Stanislaus defense, sent the game into extra periods.

But at the 115:24-minute mark, Wilson found the back of the net to propel the Toros to the win. On that play, senior Jill Toda (Gahr HS) sent in a low, hard corner kick to the top of the box. Backup goalie Alba Garcia (Don Lugo HS), starting at forward today for injured Dianne Garza, sent her pass to the far post at the feet of Wilson, who hammered in her shot from close range.

Senior goalkeeper Heather Williams (Canyon HS) earned the shutout with five saves in the game. It is the 24th career shutout of Williams' career which ties her for second place in the CSUDH all-time record book. She is now 9-1-1 on the year in goal.

Cal State Dominguez Hills, ranked #17 in this week's NSCAA polls, elevates to 13-3-1 overall and 8-3-1 in league play. The Toros will be back in CCAA action on Wednesday, Oct. 24 traveling to rival Cal State Bakersfield. Kick-off is scheduled for 5:00 p.m.