ATHERTON, CA – Menlo College Women's Soccer earned their first California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) victory of the season with a 2-1 win over Stanislaus State, delivering a strong performance on both ends of the pitch. The Oaks built a two-goal advantage behind first-half and second-half goals before holding off a late Warriors push to secure the conference victory. Aubrey Dollins contributed a goal and an assist while helping lead Menlo's defensive effort across the 90-minute contest.
Oak Highlights
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Menlo earned its first CCAA victory of the season with a 2-1 win over Stanislaus State
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Leilani Phillips opened the scoring in the 42nd minute, assisted by Aubrey Dollins and Judd Eldredge Sagapolutele
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Dollins added a second goal in the 72nd minute to give the Oaks a 2-0 advantage
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Caroline Cordes made several important saves to help Menlo maintain its lead
Oaks Get It Done
The Oaks established their presence early, creating opportunities and putting pressure on the Warriors' defense. Avery Grieve and Isabel Amador each tested the opposition in the opening stages, while Menlo continued to build momentum as the first half progressed. The breakthrough came in the 42nd minute when Phillips found the back of the net with her head to put the Oaks up, 1-0. Dollins and Eldredge Sagapolutele combined to set up the goal, capping off a productive stretch for Menlo just before halftime.
Menlo carried its advantage into the second half and continued to generate scoring chances while Cordes came up with key saves to keep Stanislaus State off the board. After turning aside multiple Warriors attempts, the Oaks doubled their lead in the 72nd minute when Dollins scored to make it 2-0. The goal capped an impactful performance from the defender, who contributed on both of Menlo's goals while anchoring the backline. With a two-goal cushion, Menlo continued to battle through the closing stages as the Warriors searched for a response.
Stanislaus State pulled one back, creating a tense finish. The Oaks stayed composed through the final minutes, protecting their advantage and seeing out the 2-1 result. The victory marked a significant milestone for Menlo as the team secured its first CCAA win of the season.
Up Next…
Menlo Women's Soccer returns to the pitch on Thursday, October 22, traveling to UC Merced for its next CCAA matchup. Kickoff is scheduled for 4 pm as the Oaks look to build on their first conference victory and carry their momentum into the next contest.
