Pirate Soccer Makes Historic NJCAA National Tournament Debut

The Pensacola State College (PSC) Women's Soccer team made history Monday afternoon with their first-ever appearance in the NJCAA Division II National Championship Tournament. Under the leadership of Head Coach Mark Yepishin, the Pirates continue to break new ground in just their second season as a program.

After clinching the conference title in their inaugural season, the Pirates not only repeated the feat this year but also secured the South Atlantic Division Title. Their remarkable journey led to a historic first game on Monday in Huntsville, where the no. 10 seeded Pirates faced off against no. 6 seeded Pima Community College. 

The Pirates started strong, dominating the first half and holding Pima scoreless while securing a 1-0 lead. Their momentum carried into the second half with an early goal, putting them up 2-0. However, the Aztecs proved resilient, mounting a fierce comeback. The game saw intense back-and-forth action, with both teams tying the score twice. In the final moments, Pima edged ahead with a decisive goal, handing the Pirates a hard-fought 4-3 loss.

Despite the defeat, the Pirates displayed grit and determination in a physical and challenging match. 

Today, PSC faces an even tougher test as they continue their national journey. The Pirates will take on the no. 3 seed, Heartland Community College, at 5:00 p.m., hoping to keep their historic run alive.