The Santa Clara Broncos advanced to the third round of the NCAA tournament with a 3-1 road win versus Vanderbilt on the road Friday in South Carolina.
Maddy Gonzalez put the Broncos up early with a goal in the 18th minute, but the Commodores tied things up in the 35th with a tally from Madison Elwell.
Gonzalez, however, answered immediately with her second of the game to put Santa Clara back in front just a minute later for a 2-1 advantage that held through halftime.
Just three minutes into the second half Maria Sanchez (American Falls, ID) scored to give the Broncos a two goal cushion as the defense took care of business the rest of the way in a 3-1 victory, sending them to the Round of 16.
In addition to Sanchez, area players Kelsey Turnbow (Spokane, WA) and Kelcie Hedge (Post Falls, ID) got the start for the Broncos, who return to the Third Round for the second consecutive tournament. They will face Wisconsin or host top seed South Carolina on Sunday at 11:00 am PT
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