SANTA ANA - The Dons gave their fans a show in their final home game of the season in the form of a 5-1 victory over Irvine Valley College. The win improves the Dons to 13-4-3 overall and 8-2-3 in conference with just one match remaining. The Dons also closed ground on first-place Orange Coast College as the Pirates played Fullerton College to a 1-1 tie, making Orange Coast's conference lead to just two points going into the final match.
The Dons opened scoring in the 21st minute when Brandon Novoa set up Luis Venegas on the right side for a long shot and the goal. Six minutes later, Leonardo Contreras sent a pass from the end line in front of the goal where Novoa chipped a shot in to put the Dons up 2-0.
It took the Dons just four minutes into the second half to double their lead to 4-0 with goals by Venegas and Eric Clayborn. Jovany Lopez set up Venegas' second goal before Venegas set up Clayborn.
After the Lasers (3-9-8, 8-2-3) cut the Dons lead to 4-1 on an Alejandro Velazquez goal, Jose Angulo put the Dons up 5-1 when he scored on an assist from Chris Cruz in the 58th minute.
Three keepers shared time in goal for the Dons, led by starter Luis Trujillo who made two saves while allowing the only Irvine Valley goal in 66 minutes. David Sorto then made one save in 17 minutes before Edgar Bahena finished the game without facing a shot. For Irvine Valley, Bryce Williamson made two saves while allowing all five goals.
