UC Santa Cruz forward Sharon Alcocer delivered a commanding performance in the UC Santa Cruz Banana Slugs women’s soccer 5-0 victory over Occidental College on October 11, 2026, in Santa Cruz, California. Alcocer scored the first and third goals, marking her second brace of the season and reinforcing her offensive impact for the Banana Slugs.
This win was a highlight in a dominant week for UC Santa Cruz, which outscored its opponents 9-1. Earlier that week, the Banana Slugs earned a 4-1 home victory on senior day against Fresno Pacific University, during which Alcocer assisted a goal.
In recognition of her offensive contributions, Alcocer received back-to-back Coast-to-Coast Athletic Conference offensive athlete of the week honors, a first for a UC Santa Cruz player this season. Her performance helped the Banana Slugs secure their third conference weekly award in 2026.
CSB Take
Sharon Alcocer’s consecutive offensive athlete of the week awards underscore her pivotal role in UC Santa Cruz’s success this season. Her ability to score and create plays has propelled the Banana Slugs to strong performances within the Coast-to-Coast Athletic Conference. Maintaining this level of play will be crucial as UC Santa Cruz aims to climb the conference standings in the coming weeks.
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