Johnston Scores as Warriors Battle Late in CCAA Opener Against Cal State East Bay
TURLOCK, Calif.--- Stanislaus State women's soccer showed plenty of determination in its California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) opener on Friday night, rallying in the second half before falling just short, 2-1, to Cal State East Bay at Warrior Stadium. The Warriors, now 4-2-2 overall, saw their five-match unbeaten streak come to a close but continued to show the resilience and creativity that has defined their strong start to the season.
First Half
The Warriors came out organized and energetic, creating several promising chances through combination play and set pieces. Stan State's defense stayed composed against early Pioneer pressure, keeping the match scoreless through 45 minutes. The half-ended level at 0-0, with the Warriors holding their own in an even, physical battle.
Second Half
Cal State East Bay struck twice early in the second half, but the Warriors refused to fold. In the 70th minute, Shauna Johnston netted her first goal of the season, finishing a well-built sequence from Olivia Maragos and Abby Winslow to put Stan State on the board. The Warriors pressed hard in the final 20 minutes, generating multiple corners and quality looks, but couldn't find the equalizer before time expired.
Warrior Notables
- Johnston scored her first goal of the season.
- Maragos and Winslow each recorded their first assists of the season.
- The Warriors outshot the Pioneers 15–13 and earned a 6–3 advantage in corner kicks.
- Stan State has allowed more than one goal only twice all season.
- The Warriors have scored in all but one of their eight matches this year.
Up Next
Stanislaus State continues CCAA play at home on Sunday, hosting Cal State Los Angeles at 2 p.m. in Warrior Stadium. The Golden Eagles are coming off a 1-0 loss at UC Merced.
Sunday's match will conclude a three-match homestand for the Warriors before they begin a three-match road trip next weekend. Stan State will visit Cal State San Bernardino on Friday, Oct. 10 at 3 p.m., then travel to top-ranked Cal Poly Pomona on Sunday, Oct. 12 at 11:30 a.m. The Warriors will wrap up the trip at Cal Poly Humboldt on Friday, Oct. 17 at 12:30 p.m. before returning home to host Cal State San Marcos on Sunday, Oct. 19 at 11:30 a.m.
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