Division II Women's Soccer Championship

MATTHEWS, N.C. – The Cal Poly Pomona women’s soccer team captured the 2024 NCAA Division II Women’s Soccer Championship with a 2-1 victory over Minnesota State Mankato. The Broncos secured the win with a decisive penalty kick early in the second half.

Goals Summary:

  1. Minnesota State Strikes First:
    The Mavericks (18-2-7), representing the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) in their first championship appearance, took an early 1-0 lead in the ninth minute. Junior Courtney Kovacs, assisted by Avery Korsching, scored her third goal of the season.

  2. Broncos Equalize:
    Cal Poly Pomona responded in the 23rd minute when Tara Oper found the back of the net, leveling the match at 1-1.

  3. Championship Decider:
    Just 65 seconds into the second half, Broncos forward Marisa Salazar was fouled at the top of the penalty box, earning a penalty kick. Salazar converted the opportunity to break the tie and secure the championship-winning goal.

Match Stats:

  • Shots: Cal Poly Pomona outshot Minnesota State 7-4, with a dominant 5-1 advantage in the first half.

  • Historic Meeting: This was the first matchup between the two programs.

Cal Poly Pomona finished their season with a 22-1-2 record, claiming their first NCAA title.

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Gary White