ROCKLIN, Calif. — Dominican University of California women’s soccer scored three goals in the first 21 minutes and added two more after halftime to defeat Jessup Warriors 5-1 Saturday at Warrior Field.
The Penguins improved to 5-3-1 with the victory, while Jessup dropped to 0-4-2. Dominican outshot Jessup 11-4 and managed seven shots on goal compared to three for Jessup. Goalkeeper Rylee Buesing made two saves and limited the Warriors to three shots on frame.
Dominican seniors Janae Schwan and Carson Warfield each recorded a goal and an assist. Gulianna McCarty contributed two assists in the win. The scoring opened in the ninth minute when Schwan navigated past defenders and assisted Brisa Navarrete, who scored her first goal of the season. In the 18th minute, Warfield forced a turnover and set up Lyric Gomez-Muniz for her first goal of the year. Schwan scored just before halftime on an assist from McCarty.
After halftime, Riley Gergurich scored in the 51st minute on a chip over the goalkeeper. Warfield added her second goal of the match in the 58th minute off a McCarty assist. Jessup scored its lone goal in the 74th minute on a direct free kick by Karlee Lywandowsky.
Dominican is scheduled to open PacWest Conference play next Saturday on the road against Westmont College at Thorrington Field with a noon kickoff.
CSB Take
Dominican University of California’s women’s soccer team displayed impressive offense and solid defense in securing a season-high five goals against Jessup. Contributions from experienced seniors like Janae Schwan and Carson Warfield, combined with Gulianna McCarty’s playmaking, underline the team’s balanced attack. As the Penguins enter PacWest Conference play, sustaining this level of performance will be vital to their postseason ambitions.
Source: Original report
