HONOLULU - In a non-conference matchup on Thursday, the Cal State East Bay women's soccer team lost 4-1 to UH Hilo at Saint Louis Field. Off a corner kick, Morgan Pearson scored her third goal in as many matches and Kelsey Pena added an assist. 
 

GOAL SUMMARY

• The Vulcans got on the board in the 17th minute with a goal from Alyssa Padron, which was assisted by Daelenn Tokunaga. 
• Grace VerHage scored her first goal of the match in the 28th minute to give UHH a 2-0 lead. Teani Arakawa assisted in UHH's second goal.
• In the 31st minute, Pearson scored her third goal of the season, which was off a corner kick. Pena picked up her first assist of the season. 
• Arakawa and VerHage each scored unassisted goals in the 59th and 65th minute respectively for a 4-1 lead.                                   

NOTABLE STATS

• Two shots were registered by the Pioneers, with one resulting in a goal for Pearson and the other from Pena. 
• Pearson has scored a goal in the first three matches of her career at Cal State East Bay. 

POSTGAME QUOTE

Cal State East Bay head coach Robin Hart following the match: 
"We played a very good and experienced team in Hawai'i Hilo today. They were dangerous and clinical in the right areas of the field. We will use this as an opportunity to learn and grow and get ready for another tough opponent in Chaminade."
 

RECORDS

Cal State East Bay: 1-1-1
UH Hilo: 1-0-0
 

UP NEXT FOR CAL STATE EAST BAY

The next matchup for the Pioneers is a return to Saint Louis Field this coming Saturday against Chaminade. Kickoff is set for noon HST (3 p.m. Pacific).