SANTA CLARA, Calif. – The eighth-ranked Santa Clara women's soccer team stayed perfect with a 2-1 win over James Madison on Sunday afternoon from Stevens Stadium. An early goal put the Broncos on top and, after a late tally in the first half for the Dukes, another early in the second half proved to be the game-winner.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED:

• The scoring got started right away. Sally Menti took a free kick from right on the edge of the box and blasted it inside the right post.
• The Dukes (2-2-2) almost evened things up in the 35th minute when goalkeeper Kylie Foutch was called for a foul in the box but she was able to stop Sophia Verrecchia's ensuing attempt from the spot.
• James Madison did get one back right before halftime when Suwaibatu Mohammed ran down a long ball and flipped it over the on-coming goalkeeper and knocked it in.
• Less than two minutes into the second half the Broncos (6-0) took the lead back for good. Sally Menti slid a pass to Farrah Walters who snuck one to Lucy Mitchell and she was able to slide and finish the chance.

 
NOTABLE NUMBERS:

• Santa Clara held an 11-4 edge in shots and had an 8-3 advantage in shots on goal. The Broncos also drew nine corners to four for James Madison.
• Foutch ended the game with a pair of saves. Alexandra Blom collected six saves on the other side.

POSTGAME COMMENTS:
 

Hear from head coach @SCUJerrySmith following the Broncos sixth straight win to start the season.#StampedeTogether pic.twitter.com/ZqQsAWZGvc

— Santa Clara Women's Soccer (@SCUWomensSoccer) September 4, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS:

Relive today's win!#StampedeTogether pic.twitter.com/QTDRgstTsu

— Santa Clara Women's Soccer (@SCUWomensSoccer) September 4, 2023

NEXT UP

• The Broncos head to Cal Thursday at 3 p.m.