LOS ANGELES — A closely contested match that was quiet for 70 minutes Sunday ended in a flurry, with three goals being scored in a matter of 15 minutes, and host Cal State L.A. emerging victorious in a narrow 2-1 California Collegiate Athletic Association win over the Stanislaus State women's soccer team at University Stadium.
Julia Cummings got the Warriors (4-4-2, 1-1-2 CCAA) on the board in the 87th minute with her third goal of the season, tying her for the team lead. She headed in a free kick that was sent in by
Jenna Zuniga. But that goal came after Cal State L.A. had scored twice in a matter of 80 seconds just 14 minutes earlier.
The Golden Eagles (1-7-2, 1-2-1 CCAA) got back-to-back goals in the 72nd and 73rd minutes, first from Kaelah Basurto, then from Natalie Reynoso. Basurto banged in a rebound after Stanislaus State goalkeeper
Amanda Leal had made a diving stop on Morgan Patea's shot. That made it 1-0 after 71 minutes of scoreless soccer. Then, Reynoso stole a ball in the defensive zone and was able to send it into an empty net to make it 2-0.
"Sometimes the game is cruel," said Stanislaus State head coach
Gabriel Bolton. "We created a lot of chances in the first half and just couldn't score. Unfortunately, we let L.A. stay in the game and they took advantage of their opportunities.
"I'm proud of how we fought to the end and did our best to come back. We just came up a little short."
The Warriors next host Humboldt State at 4:30 p.m. Thursday before traveling to Chico State on Sunday. Fans can purchase tickets and find all live coverage links on WarriorAthletics.com.
