SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Point Loma defeated Azusa Pacific 2-1 on Wednesday, extending its winning streak to two games with a second-half surge. The Sea Lions, riding a 10-3-1 record, broke through after halftime to secure the victory over the struggling Cougars, who fall to 4-8-3.
The first half remained scoreless despite multiple chances for both teams. Azusa Pacific's Luis Solis and Osmin Carranza generated opportunities, while Point Loma's Gael Ruiz and Cole Friesen tested the opposing defense. The Sea Lions dominated possession but couldn't convert their early pressure into goals before the break.
Solis opened the scoring for Azusa Pacific in the 37th minute, assisted by Aidan Drought and Osmin Carranza, giving the Cougars a 1-0 lead heading into halftime. The goal appeared to energize the visitors, who had struggled offensively throughout the opening 45 minutes.
Point Loma responded decisively after the interval. Ryan Doyle equalized in the 54th minute, assisted by Curtis Collazos and Inaki Santamarina, restoring parity and shifting momentum toward the home side. The Sea Lions' adjustments at halftime proved effective, as they controlled the tempo and created sustained pressure.
Emmett Layman delivered the decisive goal in the 88th minute, securing the victory for Point Loma in the match's final stages. The late strike capped a dominant second-half performance that showcased the Sea Lions