Valbuena scored and had two assists as the Fighting Scots finished a 3-0 run through the conference tournament. After beating No. 8 Lake Erie, the Fighting Scots edged No. 5 Ursuline and ultimately defeated No. 2 Ohio Dominican after a shootout.
After the Fighting Scots fell behind early in the first half, 2-1, Valbuena pulled OVU even at 2-2 with a goal right before halftime.
She assisted OVU’s first goal of the game netted by Karla Traslavina and then helped on the game winner in the 58th minute, a goal from Laura Acosta.
Valbuena is second on the team in her first year with the program with 27 points (9 G, 9 A).