THATCHER, Ariz. — Savannah Foschetti converted a first-half penalty kick for the College of Southern Nevada, but a powerful offensive performance from Eastern Arizona College proved too much as the Lady Coyotes fell 9-1 Tuesday evening in ACCAC play.
Eastern Arizona established control early, scoring all nine of its goals during the opening 45 minutes. Southern Nevada found the scoreboard in the 27th minute when Foschetti converted a penalty kick at 26:08, providing the Lady Coyotes with their lone goal of the contest.
The Gila Monsters showcased a balanced attack, with six different players finding the back of the net. Airi Kusahara led Eastern Arizona with three goals, while Hinoki Kawabe added two goals and two assists. Jocelyn Vite-Maciel, Gabriela Filimoe'atu, Rin Kobayashi and Bryana Castro each contributed a goal.
Eastern Arizona's offensive production was also fueled by Luca Csombor, who recorded three assists, while Kawabe helped create additional scoring opportunities throughout the match.
Despite the early deficit, Southern Nevada continued competing through the second half and kept Eastern Arizona off the scoreboard over the final 45 minutes.
Madison English played all 90 minutes in goal for the Lady Coyotes, finishing with five saves against an Eastern Arizona attack credited with 18 shots.
Foschetti's penalty kick accounted for CSN's scoring, while Cristal Lara led the Lady Coyotes with three shot attempts. Southern Nevada finished with four shots in the contest.
The loss dropped CSN to 1-7-3 overall and 0-6-1 in ACCAC play.
The Lady Coyotes continue their conference road schedule Saturday, Oct. 10, when they travel to Bullhead City, Arizona, to face Mohave College at 7 p.m.
