The number 9 in women’s football beats Virginia Tech 2-0

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HARRISONBURG, Virginia – Santa Clara women’s football ended their trip to Virginia with a 2-0 win over Virginia Tech on Sunday.

The Broncos (3-1-2) scored a first-half goal from Izzy D’Aquila and a second-half goal from Skylar Smith with Sally Menti, Alex Loera and Kelsey Turnbow adding an assist each. Santa Clara made the most of his chances, finding the bottom of the net on both shots on goal, while firing eight shots in total.

The Hokies (4-2) managed to put in six of their 11 shots, but were each time thwarted by Marlee Nicolos. Emily Gray was their most dangerous player, making six shots, four on goal.

The first goal arrives in the 25th minute and brings the Broncos ahead 1-0. Menti finds D’Aquila who ends at the bottom right of the door.

In the 52nd minute, Turnbow crossed a ball for Loera who spent a time on Smith. Smith was able to finish with her left foot and give the Broncos a 2-0 lead.

NOTES

Santa Clara is now 2-0-1 all-time against Virginia. Kelsey Turnbow remains in sixth place in her career with 49 goals, behind the No. 5 Mikka Hansen and his 52 goals. He overtook Nikki Serlenga to 10th all-time in Santa Clara with 28 assists. Next is Osborne with 34. Turnbow is also on 124 points, who is seventh. Next is 127 by Aly Wagner.

NEXT The Broncos stay away and play UCLA number 4 on Thursday at 7pm

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