Friday, November 6
Newport News, VA
4:00 PM PT | 7:00 PM ET
UC Santa Cruz Athletics
10-5-1
0
vs
2
University of Mary Washington
12-2-3
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| UC Santa Cruz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mary Washington | 2 | 0 | 2 |
11/6/2026 6:38:00 PM | Women's Soccer
NEWPORT NEWS, Virg – The UC Santa Cruz women's soccer team closed out the 2026 season in a loss to University of Mary Washington in a final score of 2-0. The Banana Slugs end the season with an overall record of 10-5-1, including a five-game win streak during the month of October. UC Santa Cruz took six total shots in today's matchup with four shots on-goal as they fought to the final second of play. Sharon Alcocer ended the year with a team-high five goals and 12 points with Caroline Alanis closely behind with four goals and nine points, and Kirsten Li ended the season leading UCSC with three assists. Ainsley Gove closed the season with 55 saves in goal for the Banana Slugs with a noteworthy five shutouts earned.
How It Happened:
The Banana Slugs opened the contest facing immediate pressure by the Eagles, with UMW taking three early shots against Gove in goal. UC Santa Cruz successfully defended the initial three goal attempts for the Eagles, but after a corner kick from UMW, the Banana Slugs left their defense exposed to allow the first goal of the contest in the 13th minute. UCSC felt the immediate pressure when facing the deficit and allowed the second goal of the contest to come in on a defensive error and miscommunication less than four minutes after the first goal. UCSC took one more shot on-goal in the first half before closing out the first 45 minutes.
Senior Amaya Espardinez took the opening shot for the Slugs less than three minutes in the half in the hope to spark some second half momentum. Espardinez and Emily Estrada put UCSC in strong position to score, but the time continued to run out before UC Santa Cruz could convert. The final shot of the season for UCSC came from senior Susanaitzel Juarez-Mancera in the 78th minute. UC Santa Cruz ended the match with a fight, outshooting UMW 5-4 in the second half to close out the contest.
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How It Happened:
The Banana Slugs opened the contest facing immediate pressure by the Eagles, with UMW taking three early shots against Gove in goal. UC Santa Cruz successfully defended the initial three goal attempts for the Eagles, but after a corner kick from UMW, the Banana Slugs left their defense exposed to allow the first goal of the contest in the 13th minute. UCSC felt the immediate pressure when facing the deficit and allowed the second goal of the contest to come in on a defensive error and miscommunication less than four minutes after the first goal. UCSC took one more shot on-goal in the first half before closing out the first 45 minutes.
Senior Amaya Espardinez took the opening shot for the Slugs less than three minutes in the half in the hope to spark some second half momentum. Espardinez and Emily Estrada put UCSC in strong position to score, but the time continued to run out before UC Santa Cruz could convert. The final shot of the season for UCSC came from senior Susanaitzel Juarez-Mancera in the 78th minute. UC Santa Cruz ended the match with a fight, outshooting UMW 5-4 in the second half to close out the contest.
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Players Mentioned
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UCSC
UMWW
Goals
0
2
Shots
6
11
Shots on Goal
4
6
Saves
4
4
Corners
2
1
Fouls
5
11
Scoring Plays
Katie Britton (3)
line drive from outside of the box on cl
12:58
Katie Britton (4)
long shot glances off defender into left
16:55
Game Leaders
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
