GSoc: Dons battle to 1-1 draw versus Buena

The Dons and Bulldogs battled to a 1-1 draw on Tuesday.

The Dons and Bulldogs battled to a 1-1 draw on Tuesday.

 

Santa Barbara’s girls soccer team fought to a 1-1 draw versus Buena in a Channel League matchup at Peabody Stadium on Tuesday night.

“I am really proud of the effort the girls have been putting in. We feel like the team is improving with every game,” said Dons head coach Jill Wolf. “Although we didn’t get the win, we did produce many great scoring chances.”

Santa Barbara got off to a fast start and got on the scoreboard early on with a goal from Alea Hyatt. Following this score, the Dons continued to press forward and created

Alea Hyatt scored Santa Barbara's goal on this shot in the first half.

Alea Hyatt scored Santa Barbara’s goal on this shot in the first half.

many good scoring opportunities. However, the team was unable to put another one in the net.

In the second half, the Bulldogs scored a late equalizer to tie the game up at 1-1.

With the draw, Santa Barbara improves to (6-8-4 overall, 1-2-2 league). The Dons host Dos Pueblos in a rivalry matchup next Tuesday.