BAKERSFIELD, CA- Despite a determined comeback effort, the Bakersfield College women's soccer team fell just short in a 2-1 loss to the visiting Antelope Valley College on Friday afternoon.
The Renegades conceded early, with the Marauders scoring in the 16th minute to put AVC up 1-0. Then doubled the lead at the 57-minute mark, forcing BC to dig deep.
Bakersfield responded with persistence, firing nine shots in total and seeing Emily Vincent breakthrough in the 81st minute, scoring an unassisted goal to cut the deficit to 2-1.
However, Antelope Valley's defense held strong in the final moments, despite Bakersfield's increased pressure.