ROHNERT PARK, Calif. - In a tightly contested CCAA match, the Cal State East Bay women's soccer team suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat against Sonoma State on Sunday at Seawolf Soccer Field.
The Pioneers put up a valiant effort, holding the Seawolves scoreless for most of the first half. However, with just 37 seconds remaining before halftime, Sonoma State's Taylor Hodges found the net, scoring her first goal of the season. The decisive play was set up by teammates Marivic Lek-Miro and Maya Gutierrez-Zamudio, who provided the assists.
Despite a renewed push in the second half, Cal State East Bay couldn't find the equalizer. The Pioneers' offense struggled to break through Sonoma State's defense, managing only one shot in the final 45 minutes.
- Sonoma State outshot Cal State East Bay 17-4 overall.
- Shots on goal favored Sonoma State, 7-2.
- Kylie Newman and Jaeden Nelson each recorded one shot on goal for the Pioneers.
Cal State East Bay head coach Anne Whipple reflected on the match:
"Slow start for us in the first half and unfortunately let one in right before halftime. We made the necessary adjustments in the second half and were able to respond positively but just didn't generate enough solid offensive opportunities to get us back into it. Losses always come with lessons so we will take those lessons into our homestand this upcoming week."
Cal State East Bay: 5-3-1, 1-1-0 CCAA
Sonoma State: 4-2-3, 2-0-0 CCAA
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The Pioneers will look to bounce back in their next match as they return home to host No. 3 Cal Poly Pomona. The game is scheduled for Friday, October 11, at 7 p.m. from Pioneer Stadium in Hayward, California.
