SANTA CLARA, Calif. – A big second half lifted No. 7 Santa Clara women's soccer to a 4-1 win in the first round of the NCAA Tournament Saturday afternoon in Stevens Stadium against Milwaukee.
Maria Sanchez led the way for the Broncos (17-3-1) with two goals and two assists to take over the national lead in assists and help the Broncos to their 54th NCAA Tournament win and their most wins since 2005. It was the 11th time a Bronco has scored two goals in a post season game.
Santa Clara also got goals from Kaile Halvorsen and Natalie Kennedy as well as two assists from Kelsey Turnbow and one from Machaela George.