Sonoma Sneaks By Dominican

Rohnert Park, CA – Sonoma State topped the Penguins of Dominican 13-11 on Friday afternoon as they moved to 2-1 in WCLL play and 5-6 on the year.

The Penguins opened the scoring with an early transition goal, but the Seawolves answered.  A back and forth first quarter ended in a 4-4 tie.  The Seawolves got off to a hot start to begin the second quarter scoring 4 unanswered goals moving to an 8-4 lead.  Dominican was able to get one before the break and it was 8-5 at the half.

Sonoma State opened the third quarter with two goals of their own to lead 10-5 but the Penguins would not be left out of the party.  They closed the third quarter with 4 goals of their own and it was 10-9 going into the fourth.  At the start of the fourth the Seawolves got the first goal to lead 11-9, but Dominican would answer with two more to knot the game at 11.  Sonoma State would get two more late into the fourth quarter to regain a 13-11 lead and were able to kill off the rest of the game.

“I am proud of how the team battled through adversity to get the win.”  stated Coach Panchito Ojeda. “League games are incredibly tough and Dominican was a good challenge for our squad.  After some rest we now move on to Cal.”

The Seawolves were lead on the field by strong goaltending from keeper Andrew Moore (5 saves and 3 GAA) and on the field by Joey Piombo (3G, 2A).  The Seawolves host #20 Cal Bears on Saturday at 2pm.