Tanya Wilson's Two Goals Secure Victory Over CSULA in Season Finale
Wilson redeems earlier lost opportunity with game-winner in 83rd minute
November 1, 2003

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Tanya Wilson's second goal of the afternoon was game-winner as the Toro's won their regular-season finale over the visiting Golden Eagles. (File Photo)

Carson, CA -- Cal State Dominguez Hills senior Tanya Wilson's (Palm Springs/Palm Springs HS) second goal of the afternoon at the 83:52 minute mark proved to be the game winner, as the Toros came back from one goal down by scoring two goals in a span of four minutes, holding off the pesky Cal State L.A. Golden Eagles on Saturday afternoon at Toro Field, 3-2.

With the win, the Toros conclude the regular season at 15-3-1, 12-1-1 CCAA and look forward to the upcoming CCAA Conference Tournament, beginning on Friday, November 7. Cal State L.A. ends its season at 4-14-0, 3-11-0 CCAA.

The visiting Golden Eagles got off to a quick start, using an Erica Jacalone goal at the 4:52 minute mark to take a quick 1-0 lead. The Toros answered back 15 minutes later as Wilson scored the first of her two goals on the afternoon. After taking a feed from junior Kristen Walsh (Lakewood/Mayfair HS), Wilson blasted her shot from the top of the box, beating the CSULA goalkeeper to knot the score at 1-1.

Cal State L.A. would answer eight minutes later as Nancy Uribe scored her first goal of the season to the upper far post, sending the Golden Eagles into intermission with a 2-1 cushion.

After the break, the Toros continued to pressure the visitors, outshooting the Golden Eagles 11-7 in the second half. CSUDH's Wilson had a golden opportunity to tie the game at the 60:30 mark, but sent her penalty kick wide left, keeping the Toros' deficit at 2-1. Fittingly, on senior day, the seniors led the comeback.

During the 80th minute, Laci Gruner (Long Beach/Mayfair HS) collected, and sent her ball to a waiting Leslie Taylor (Chino Hills/Ayala HS). Taylor, spotting Chantel Eastwood (Lakewood/Mayfair HS) on the weak side, delivered a perfect ball to the Lakewood native, who blasted her shot past the Golden Eagle goalie at 80:25 to knot the score at 2-2.

Just over three minutes later, Wilson redeemed herself and completed the comeback victory for the Toros, rebounding her own shot and connecting to the far post to give the Toros their first lead of the afternoon, and the ultimate win.

Senior Alba Garcia (Chino/Don Lugo HS) made three saves in the victory while CSULA goalie Jessica Herrera saved 11 balls in the loss. As a team, the Toros outshot the Golden Eagles 26-12, highlighted by Wilson's match-high nine attempts.

CSUDH readies for action on Friday, November 7, as they host the CCAA Women's Soccer Championships on Toro Field. The opponent is yet to be determined.