Natalie Mendoza secures crucial win for Chico State Wildcats over Otters
Key points:
- Natalie Mendoza's penalty goal in the 66th minute secured a crucial win for the Wildcats over the Otters on Senior Day.
- Chico State is currently in third place in the CCAA standings and needs a win or tie in their final match to secure a spot in the postseason tournament.
- Seniors Piper Matson, Mikayla Robertson, and Nicole Fairbanks were honored before the match for their contributions to the Chico State program.
Chico State women’s soccer team secured a crucial win over the Otters on Senior Day, keeping their hopes alive for a postseason tournament appearance. Natalie Mendoza’s goal from the penalty spot in the 66th minute proved to be the difference-maker. The Wildcats are currently in third place in the standings but need a win or tie in their final match against Stanislaus State to secure a spot. Seniors Piper Matson, Mikayla Robertson, and Nicole Fairbanks were honored before the match for their contributions to the team. Goalkeeper Emma Hofmann made two crucial saves to secure the win and her sixth shutout of the season.
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