Panthers and Wolverines Play to Even 1-1 Result

The Chaffey College women's soccer team battled to a 1-1 draw against San Bernardino Valley College on Friday afternoon, earning a hard-fought result on the road in Inland Empire Athletic Conference play.

The Wolverines struck first in the fourth minute and converted a pass to get the early 1-0 advantage. In the 11^th minute, San Bernardino Valley was reduced to 10 players. The Panthers responded quickly, equalizing in the 16th minute as Karina Parchment buried a setup from Chloe Rodriguez to level the match at 1-1.

Both teams traded possession and chances for the remainder of the half, with goalkeeper Isabella Ortiz turning away multiple close-range attempts to keep the match even. Ortiz finished with four saves, including a key stop late in the second half to preserve the result. The Panthers' disciplined defensive unit limited the Wolverines to five shots on frame.

The Panthers move to 5-2-1 in the Inland Empire Athletic Conference. Chaffey will look to build on the performance when they return home on Tuesday, Nov. 4, to host College of the Desert. Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m.