LACEY, Wash. - The Cal State East Bay women's soccer team claimed its first victory of the season with a 1-0 win against Saint Martin's University on Sunday. The game-winning goal came in the final second of the first half, leading to the win and marking a significant milestone for new head coach Anne Whipple.\

Whipple picked up her first collegiate win as a head coach. 
 

MATCH SUMMARY

GOAL SUMMARY

Cal State East Bay 1, Saint Martin's 0

The game-winning goal was scored as the first half clock ticked down at SMU Soccer Field. With just one second remaining, Lillian Morris capitalized on a well executed corner kick sequence. Isabella Hernandez initiated the play from the right corner, finding Harlye Holliday in front of the net. Holliday's header reached Morris on the left side of the box, who swiftly fired a shot over the goalkeeper, finding the inside of the right post to give East Bay the lead.

The Pioneers limited the Saints' chances in the second half as only two shots were allowed by East Bay. 
 

NOTABLE STATS

• Morris's goal was her first with the Pioneers.
• Kella Folkerts led the offensive charge with four total shots, while both Folkerts and Mika Sayfurahman challenged the opposing goalkeeper with three shots on frame each.
• Defensively, goalkeeper Jazlyn Castillo secured her second complete shutout since joining the Pioneers, making four crucial saves to preserve the victory.
• The Pioneers dominated the match statistically, outshooting the Saints 20-8, with 10 shots on target compared to Saint Martin's 4.

CURRENT RECORD AND LOOKING AHEAD FOR CAL STATE EAST BAY

The victory in Lacey, Washington, brings Cal State East Bay's record to 1-1-0 for the season, while SMU is 0-2-0. 

Looking ahead, the Pioneers are set to embark on a Southern California tour, with their next match scheduled against Biola University. The game will take place on Thursday, September 12 at 7 p.m. at Al Barbour Field in La Mirada, California.