No. 2 Canyons Battles Bakersfield for 2-0 Victory
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
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0 | 0 | 0 |
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0 | 2 | 2 |
Team Stats
Bakersfield
| Game Statistics | Bakersfield | Canyons |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 5 (3) | 20 (15) |
| Saves | 10 | 3 |
| Fouls | 6 | 3 |
| Corner Kicks | 1 | 6 |
| Offsides | 0 | 3 |
By Jesse Muñoz/COC Sports Information Director
No. 2 College of the Canyons netted a pair of second half goals to get past conference rival Bakersfield College and keep its perfect record intact.
Canyons (9-0, 3-0) entered the week as the No. 2 ranked team in the state according to the most recent California Community College Sports Information Association (CCCSIA) poll released on Sept. 30.
The Cougars didn't get on the board until the 57th minute when Lili Golphenee fought through a sliding defender and nearby goalkeeper to eventually send one to the back of the net for a 1-0 score. The goal was Golphenee's fourth of the season and came by way of touch from Leila Sadra who earned the assist.
In the 70th minute Kennedy Crone got in on the action, taking a rebound from Bailey Williamson's initial shot and beating the Bakersfield goalkeeper once more for a 2-0 advantage. The goal was Crone's third while Willaimson's assist was her team-leading seventh of the year.
Rebecca Ferguson (9-0) earned the win for Canyons while collecting her sixth shutout of the season. She was credited with three saves in the match.
COC earned six corner kicks compared to one for the Renegades (4-5-1, 1-1-1)
Canyons entered the week as the No. 2 ranked team in the state according to the most recent California Community College Sports Information Association (CCCSIA) poll released on Sept. 30.
Up next, the Cougars continue conference play with a match at West L.A. College on Tuesday, Oct. 7. First touch is 2 p.m.
Stay up to date on all this season's action by following the College of the Canyons Athletic department on social media at @COCathletics on X, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.
—Photo by Carla Sophia Velasco/COC Sports Information
