ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. -- Kristi Blicharz scored three goals and the Western Nebraska Community College women's soccer team stopped a four-game losing streak by registering a 5-3 win over Western Wyoming Community College Saturday in Rock Springs, Wyo.
The Cougar men also received three goals from Jose Netto, but they weren't as fortunate, falling to the Mustangs 6-5 in double overtime in a Region IX contest.
"The women played pretty good. They moved the ball well," WNCC soccer coach Todd Rasnic said. "We still made some mistakes and missed some of our scoring opportunities. We came out with several injuries. The game was extremely physical.
"As for the men, they played well for much of the match. We can't put together a complete game and until we get the complete packaged put together, we will continue t have these type of games. We can almost outscore opponents, but when we stop scoring on our chances, the other team stays in the game." The women led 2-1 at intermission after getting goals by Celia Carmona and Bridget Stanton. WNCC opened up the contest as Blicharz went off on the Mustang defense scoring three goals in the second half. It was Blicharz third career hat trick in her two years at the college. Blicharz had back-to-back hat tricks to open the season last year.
Earning assists for the Cougar women were Stanton, Ashley Gleason with two, and Fernanda Acorinte.
The win for the Cougar women stops a four-game losing streak that saw the Cougars out-scored 20-0 during that stretch.
The Cougar women out shot the Mustangs 17-11. Bailey Wenz picked up the win in net, collecting eight saves and allowing three goals.
The men's contest was intense. WNCC held a 2-1 lead before both squads ended up tied at 5-5 after regulation. Western Wyoming won the contest with two minutes left in the second overtime to pick up the conference win.
Netto had the hot leg, scoring three times in the match. Netto now has 12 goals on the season. WNCC also received two goals from Baboucarr Sarr in the match. Picking up assists for the Cougars included Sarr, Erwin Sanchez with two, and Jabob Santos.
WNCC out shot Western Wyoming 22-18. Joey Rasnic made five saves and gave up four goals, while Jesus Alvarado made five saves and gave up two goals.
The Cougar men and women will be back in action Sunday when they face North Idaho College in Rock Springs, Wyo. The two squads will then return home to face Laramie County Community College on Wednesday at the Landers Soccer Complex with the men's contest starting at 1:30 and the women's game at 4 p.m.
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