ANGWIN, Calif. -The women's soccer team continued conference play today, battling Pacific Union College to a wild 4-4 draw.
Nadia Santiago and Maylania Mikaele each had a stellar day, as both players recorded a brace.
Santiago found the back of the net in the opening minutes to give Simpson an early lead. The Pioneers tied the game in the 17th minute when Clarissa Amezcua combined with Rose Portillo for the equalizer.
The Red Hawks struck twice in quick succession in the 25th and 26th minutes. Santiago scored off a pass from Mariah Stansberry, and Mikaele added an insurance goal in the ensuing minute.
The Pioneers pulled within one in the 32nd minute as Isabela Verduzco scored PUC's third goal of the game.
Mikaele completed her brace in the 42nd minute with an assist from Anahi Gomez, capping off an explosive six-goal first half with Simpson leading 4-2.
The second half belonged to the Pioneers. Amezcua completed her brace to pull PUC within one in the 58th minute.
Rose Portillo then scored the equalizer in the 77th minute to tie the game at 4-4. The score held steady as both teams played out the full 90 minutes to a deadlock.
Jenna Sosa earned the draw between the posts, recording six saves for the Red Hawks.
Simpson is back in action this Friday as they travel to Southern California to take on Stanton at 7:00 p.m.
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