ROHNERT PARK, Calif-  Sonoma State scored three unanswered goals in the rain on Friday afternoon to defeat Cal State Stanislaus 3-2 and clinch a berth in next week's California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Tournament.  The Seawolves, ranked sixth in the west region, improve to 14-4-1, 9-3-1 CCAA.  The Warriors drop to 8-6-4, 4-6-3 CCAA.

The Seawolves will be heading to the post-season for the first time since 2006.  As of this release, the CCAA Tournament field is not set.  The event, however, will be held November 7th and 9th in La Jolla (UC San Diego).

On Friday, the Warriors got on the board quickly, scoring a goal in the sixth minute when Bri McClain broke away for a 1-v-1 strike.  The assist was credited to Gennaka Fox, who set up McClain's dash to the net.

The score was doubled to 2-0 exactly eleven minutes later when Adrienne Sorenson scored after a Jenna Kasch free kick was flicked on to her by Melissa Phillips.

Down, but not out, the Seawolves began their run in the 33rd minute when Jaci Davey scored off a Brittany Peterson feed.  It would be Davey's fifth goal of the season and the first of Peterson's two assists in the game. 

Just two and a half minutes later, the Seawolves would equalize when Alexica Bosque scored off a corner from Lindsay Catton.  Bosque's eighth goal of the season made it 2-2 going in to the half.

Both teams struggled to generate offense on the muddy pitch in the second half.  In 45 minutes of action, only five shots were attempted between the teams.  Sonoma had one breakaway opportunity, but a Tracy Webster attempt came up just wide. 

Said Oberkirch, "The conditions definitely played a factor.  Neither team was really able to do what they wanted offensively."

In the sixth minute of overtime, the Seawolves finally broke through for the game-winner when Brittany Peterson's shot bounced off the crossbar before being blasted back home by Webster.  It was the sixth goal of the season for Webster. 

"I'm really proud of the team," said Oberkirch, "After those first fifteen or so minutes, we played great.  What a big-time comeback...to be down 2-0 and win a game in these conditions."

The Seawolves had an 11-6 advantage on shots and an 8-3 edge in corners.

The Seawolves will host Chico State on Sunday afternoon to close out their home season.  Due to the weather, the venue may change.  Stay tuned to sonomaseawolves.com for game information.

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