Toros Close Out Regular Season with 3-1 Women's Soccer Win over Cal State L.A.
Tanya Wilson's game-winning goal in 56th minute propels Toros to CCAA win
October 27, 2001

CARSON, Calif.-Tanya Wilson tallied the game-winning goal for Cal State Dominguez Hills in the 56th minute as the Toros defeated visiting Cal State LA today 2-1 in California Collegiate Athletic Association action at Toro Field.

CSUDH (15-3-1, 10-3-1 CCAA) scored first at 19:40 when junior forward Shannon Donnelly (LB Poly HS) knocked in a beautiful cross inside the box from Wilson making it 1-0.

Less than two minutes later though, Cal State LA (4-12-1, 2-10-1 CCAA) would get the equalizer when Desiree Avila knocked in a scramble in front of the mouth of the goal at 21:38 making it 1-1.

It wasn't until the second period when Tanya Wilson (Palm Springs HS) tallied the game-winning goal. Junior Dianne Garza (Temple City HS) sent a shot to the near post that CSLA goalie Alicia Parkhouse made a nice save on. However, she wasn't able to hold on and Wilson was there to pick up the rebound from close range for the game-winner making it 2-1.

Senior defender Jill Toda (Gahr HS) would close out the scoring in the game for the Toros. Toda took the ball near midfield, beat five CSLA defenders then the goalie on a breakaway to the far post at 60:57. Heather Williams (Canyon HS) registered her 11th win of the season in goal with four saves.

Four seniors were honored in pre-game ceremonies as they played in their final regular season home game here today. Senior midfielders Kristie McMahan and Griselda Ramirez , defender Jill Toda and goalkeeper Heather Williams all played in their final home game.

CSUDH, ranked No. 17 in the latest NSCAA polls, look next to the CCAA Championship Tournament next week at host UC San Diego. The Toros will play on Friday, Nov. 2 at 5:00 p.m. against Cal Poly Pomona.