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Women's Soccer Wins 2022 National Championship

The Bears claim the program's second ever national title in the third-ever Division II women's soccer championship. Phoenix was the No. 2 seed coming into the tournament. They beat No. 11 South Suburban and No. 7 Southwestern Illinois for a spot in the semifinals. The second semifinal saw No. 2 Phoenix get passed No. 4 Northwest Mississippi 2-0 to set-up a rematch of the 2020 NJCAA DII Women's Soccer Championship match with Holmes. Ariana Leamons netted two-goals for the Bear's in a 4-0 win over No. 1 Holmes. Leamons also assisted on both goals in the second half to Zalma Torres and Anacel Valenzuela-Acosta. While Goalkeeper Jennifer Alvillar had a clean-sheet with 5 saves playing all 90 minutes of the match. Guiding the Bears to their second title in school history, Chris Sagar earned the Coach of the Tournament award.

  

Zalma Torres scored eight goals in four games, helping her receive Most Valuable Player and Most Valuable Offensive Player awards in the National Tournament.

Krystal Sanchez's great defensive efforts led her to win the Most Valuable Defensive Player award. 

Ariana Leamons and Jennifer Alvillar made the All-Tournament Team after their superb performances

  

  

This is the Bear's second national title in three years. Congratulations Women's Soccer!