CHICO — For the third time this season Sunday, the Stanislaus State men's soccer team suffered a tight, one-goal defeat. This time, it was host Chico State holding on for a 1-0 California Collegiate Athletic Association victory at University Soccer Stadium.
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The Wildcats (4-8, 3-3 CCAA) scored their lone goal in the 27th minute, then battled to keep Stanislaus State (5-7-1, 1-5-0 CCAA) scoreless for the next 63 minutes.
Juan Perez scored the goal for Chico State, the first of his career, off assists from Liam Duerksen and Mauro Rafael.
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The Warriors put three shots on goal in the game, two in the first half.
Julian Madrigal got open in the 16th minute and fired a low shot in the center of the goal, but it was saved.
Josh Santillan also put a strong leg on a shot in the same spot during the 34th minute, but Chico State goalkeeper Luis Albarran kept his sheet clean with another save.
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Stanislaus State goalkeeper
Jesus Nunez made a season-high seven saves. Chico State outshot the Warriors, 11-7, including 8-3 on goal.
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The Warriors next host their final home games of the season on Friday and Sunday. Friday, Cal State San Marcos visits for a game under the lights at 7 p.m. Sunday is Senior Day for the Warriors, where the team will honor its seniors in a pregame ceremony before a 2 p.m. kickoff against Cal State San Bernardino. Fans can buy tickets and find all live coverage links on WarriorAthletics.com.
