Falcons Soar to NJCAA DI Women's Soccer Finals in Historic First Appearance
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Team Stats
Iowa Western Community College : 8/ Y 10/ N 30/ Y 5/ N 17/ N 9/ N 18/ N
Daytona State College wins shootout 3 - 2
Iowa Western Community College
| Game Statistics | Daytona State College | Iowa Western Community College |
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| Shots (on goal) | 12 (2) | 29 (11) |
| Saves | 9 | 0 |
| Fouls | 18 | 10 |
| Corner Kicks | 3 | 3 |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
The Daytona State College Falcons Women's Soccer team has made history by advancing to the NJCAA Division I National Championship finals in their first-ever appearance at the national tournament. The Falcons, entering as the #7 seed, have showcased resilience, teamwork, and determination on their path to the title match.
Dominating Pool Play
Drawn into Pool B alongside #2 Seminole State College (OH) and #11 Cowley College, the Falcons made an unforgettable debut:
- November 17: DSC 2, Seminole State 0
Sienna Gillespie opened the scoring in the 9th minute, and Alyse Then added another in the 69th, securing an upset win against the second seed. Click here to see the box score. - November 18: DSC 5, Cowley College 2
Goals from Valeria Vazquez (12th minute), Shaniel Buckley (49th and 53rd minutes), Alyse Then (78th minute), and Sienna Gillespie (84th minute) propelled the Falcons to the top of Pool B, earning them a spot in the semifinals. Click here to see the box score.
Thrilling Semifinal Victory
In the semifinals on November 21, the Falcons faced off against the top-seeded Iowa Western Community College in a match for the ages. Iowa Western struck first in the 20th minute, but Valeria Vazquez responded with a crucial equalizer 10 minutes later. The Reivers regained the lead in the 83rd minute, but with just 19 seconds left on the clock, Jimena Castro scored a dramatic goal to send the game into overtime.
After two scoreless overtime periods, the game went to penalty kicks. DSC goalkeeper Julianna Trujillo proved to be the hero, making two critical saves and stepping up to score the winning penalty in the seventh frame, sealing the Falcons' place in the finals.
Looking Ahead to the Finals
The Falcons will play for the NJCAA DI National Championship on Saturday, November 23, at 2 PM EST. This historic moment marks a milestone for the DSC Women's Soccer program, and the team is ready to leave it all on the field as they compete for the ultimate prize. The final can be streamed on ESPN+.
Support the Falcons
Fans are encouraged to cheer on the Falcons and follow their journey through DSC Athletics' social media channels and live coverage of the championship game.
