Written by Sarah Bergstrom, USC blog contributor
After five consecutive games on the road to open the 2015 season, USC women's soccer returned home this weekend and clinched a 2-1 second half victory in their home opener against the University of San Diego. The Women of Troy outshot the Toreros 19-6 in the game and 13-2 in the first half, but were unable to put one away until sophomore Sydney Johnson scored in traffic in the 69th minute. After USD tied the game with a set piece goal, junior defender Kayla Mills secured the game-winner, slipping a ball past the keeper at the far post. Mills, along with Morgan Andrews, led the team with five shots in the match.
For a complete recap of Friday's game, click here.
Click here for the Rapid Reaction.
On Sunday, the Women of Troy hosted No. 23 Long Beach State and battled with the 49ers for 110 minutes before ending in a scoreless tie. The Trojans were offensively dominant again, outshooting LBSU 23-5, but were unable to finish on any of their attempts. Sophomore midfielder Nicole Melon led USC with seven shots, followed by Andrews and Mills with five and four apiece. Goalie Sammy Jo Prudhomme made two saves to earn her third shutout of the season.
For final stats and more from Sunday's game, click here.
Click here for the Rapid Reaction.
The Trojans have two more games until Pac-12 play begins, the first at Pacific on Friday at 7 p.m. and the second at Saint Mary's on Sunday at 11 a.m. USC will host Oregon State next Saturday September 26 at 1 p.m. for the conference opener.
Here are John McGillen's photos from the home opening win over San Diego:
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