CLAREMONT, Calif. – The Chapman University women’s soccer team came from behind to earn a 2-1 victory over Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Colleges on September 30, 2026. Annabelle York scored the game-winning goal in the 87th minute, completing the comeback late in the contest.
Claremont-Mudd-Scripps took the lead less than 10 minutes into the second half on a goal by Jordan Yates. Chapman responded with an equalizer by Karys McKinney in the 77th minute, who scored from a sharp right angle following a through ball from Nikki Zokaei.
Chapman outshot Claremont-Mudd-Scripps 10-14 overall, with eight of those ten shots coming in the second half. Goalkeeper Sienna Gomez made a key contribution with nine saves, including six in the first half, helping keep the match scoreless at halftime and allowing the Panthers to regroup.
The team looks to build on this momentum when they return home to face Azusa Pacific University on October 3, 2026, at 11 a.m.
CSB Take
The Chapman University women’s soccer team’s late-game resilience was critical in overcoming an early second-half deficit against a tough SCIAC opponent. Annabelle York’s decisive volley epitomized the team’s determination to capitalize on their increased pressure and secure the win on the road. With solid defensive efforts and greater offensive aggression in the second half, Chapman has positioned itself well for the remainder of the conference schedule.
Source: Original report
