IRVINE, Calif. -- The #20 San Diego State Aztecs delivered an impressive performance against the Concordia Golden Eagles, earning a 25-7 win in Golden Coast Conference action at the William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center in Irvine, CA. The Aztecs showcased their offensive prowess with 12 players contributing to the scoreline.
Claudia Valdes led the charge for SDSU (10-7, 2-0), netting five goals throughout the match, while Shannon Murphy and Mimi Stoupas each added four. Valdes finished with seven points, adding two assists on the day. The well-rounded attack was further supported by contributions from Lucy Bullock, Sydney Gish, and several others, making it a comprehensive team effort.
Concordia (2-13, 0-3) managed to find the back of the net seven times, with Sofia Dominguez scoring three goals to lead the Golden Eagles. However, their offense struggled to keep pace, especially in the latter periods.
The game unfolded with SDSU taking an early lead, scoring four goals in the first period and extending their advantage with seven goals in both the second and third periods. Concordia's attempts to respond were met with strong defense, particularly from Aztec goalie Tiaare Ahovelo, who recorded eight saves.