SANTA BARBARA, Calif.---- Stanislaus State leaned on clutch goals from Kellyann Rodriguez and Jocelyn Figueroa — and a dominant 19-7 shot advantage — to earn a 2-1 road victory over Westmont on Thursday afternoon. With the result, the Warriors improved to 3-1-2 on the season. Rodriguez struck first with her opening goal of the year, and after Westmont equalized midway through the second half, Figueroa answered just two minutes later with her first career game-winner — and third career goal — off a cross from Haylee Sousa to push Stan State past their hosts.
First Half Recap
Stanislaus State dictated the pace early, pressuring the Westmont back line with multiple chances. The breakthrough came in the 10th minute when Rodriguez capitalized with her first goal of the season to give the Warriors the edge. Stan State outshot Westmont 6-5 in the opening frame and took a 1-0 lead into the break.
Second Half Recap
The Warriors continued to press forward, firing 13 more shots after halftime. Westmont, now 0-6-0 on the season, found an equalizer in the 70th minute, but the momentum shift was short-lived. Just two minutes later, Figueroa connected on a pass from Sousa for her third career goal — and first career game-winner — to restore the lead. Stanislaus State closed out the match behind steady possession and defensive focus, limiting Westmont to just two second-half shots.
Warrior Notables
· Record: 3-1-2 overall; unbeaten in last four matches (2-0-2)
· Kellyann Rodriguez scored her first goal of the season (9th minute).
· Jocelyn Figueroa netted her first career game-winner and third career goal (72nd minute).
· Stan State outshot Westmont 19-7 and held a 6-1 edge in corner kicks.
· Warriors also held a 7-3 advantage in shots on goal.
· Goalkeeper Zara Mujica recorded two first-half saves to earn the win.
Up Next
The Warriors kick off a three-match homestand this Sunday, Sept. 28, at 6 p.m. against UC Merced in the Annual Cowbell Cup — their final non-conference match of the season. Stan State then opens CCAA play next weekend, hosting Cal State East Bay on Friday, Oct. 3, at 7 p.m. and Cal State Los Angeles on Sunday, Oct. 5, at 2 p.m. The Warriors will see UC Merced again in a CCAA matchup on Nov. 6 in Merced.
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