The Pumas showcased resilience in a hard-fought 3-2 victory against South Mountain Community College and improved their record to 4-3-3.

The match began with intense back-and-forth action. South Mountain struck first with an 18th-minute goal by Kenneth Osuna, assisted by Jhoan Soto. The Pumas responded quickly, with Joel Hernandez finding the back of the net in the 32nd minute. Just two minutes later, Ben Rouse gave the Pumas the lead off a corner kick; Joel Hernandez is credited with the assist.

South Mountain equalized right before halftime with a goal from Jhoan Soto, making it 2-2 heading into the break. However, the Pumas relentless attack paid off in the 62nd minute when Gavin Sanchez scored the decisive goal, assisted by Nico White. The Pumas' defense held strong in the second half, with goalkeepers Eric Renteria Duran and Preston Parsons combining for three crucial saves.

Coach DeVries praised the team's collective effort: "Our guys showed incredible character today. We stayed composed and focused. This win is a testament to our team's belief in each other."

The Pumas dominated offensively with 31 shots, including 15 on target, reflecting their offensive pressure and strategic play.

The Pumas look to carry this momentum into their next game when they return to action at home on Tuesday, October, when they face Phoenix College at 1pm.