SANTA CLARA, Calif. – No. 22 Santa Clara women's soccer finished a perfect opening weekend with a 2-1 win over Cal in the 2024 home opener. The Broncos (2-0) were in control in the first half and scored both their goals but the Bears (1-1) put the pressure on late in the game to make it close.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED:
 

first half recap ??

Tori Powell ?? Kat Jordan #StampedeTogether pic.twitter.com/hVGBVgIViY

— Santa Clara Women's Soccer (@SCUWomensSoccer) August 18, 2024

NOTABLE NUMBERS:

• Santa Clara held a 12-9 advantage in shots and 4-1 in shots on target. Cal's lone shot on frame was their penalty kick that gave them their only tally of the match.
• The goals by Tori Powell and Kat Jordan were their first for the Broncos.
• It was also Powell's debut with the team. She is the 14th player to debut in the team's first two games.
• The Broncos were down a player for the final 23 minutes of the game after Sally Menti got her second yellow card.

 
POSTGAME COMMENTS:

first one at home ??

Here it from Coach Smith ???#StampedeTogether pic.twitter.com/T16Jj09YqB

— Santa Clara Women's Soccer (@SCUWomensSoccer) August 18, 2024

NEXT UP

• The Broncos hit the road and play at Long Beach State Thursday at 7 p.m.