BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Cal State East Bay women's soccer showed grit and determination on Saturday afternoon at Harrington Field, but a second-half surge wasn't enough to overcome an early deficit in a 2-1 loss to (RV) Western Washington. Mika Sayfurahman found the net for the second time this season and 19th tim in her career to climb the Pioneer record book for goals.
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SCORING SUMMARY |
- WWU 1, CSUEB 0 (20') — The Vikings struck first in the 20th minute when Emily Holdridge finished a tight passing sequence from Morgan Manalili and Reese Walker to give WWU a 1-0 lead.
- WWU 2, CSUEB 0 (29') — Nine minutes later, the Pioneers surrendered an own goal, putting the hosts ahead 2-0 heading into halftime.
- WWU 2, CSUEB 1 (55') — East Bay responded with urgency in the second half. In the 55th minute, senior Mika Sayfurahman received a pass from Kella Folkerts and fired a shot from the top of the box into the upper left corner of the net. The goal was Sayfurahman's second of the season and the 19th of her career.
Despite several late pushes and a balanced shot count, the Pioneers were unable to find the equalizer.
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NOTABLE STATS |
- Sayfurahman's 19 career goals tie her for eighth all-time in Pioneer history.
- Folkerts recorded her second assist in as many matches.
- Lexie Randolph and Isabella Hernandez each registered two shots.
- Both teams finished with eight total shots and three on target.
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POSTGAME QUOTE |
Cal State East Bay head coach Anne Whipple:
"It was a strong effort from our group, especially in the second half. We battled every ball and every opportunity, and it was a privilege to witness and be a part of. We're continuing to put the pieces together on both sides of the ball, and I'm excited to see it all come together next Sunday."
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RECORDS |
- Cal State East Bay: 2-3-1 overall
- (RV) Western Washington: 2-1-2 overall
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UP NEXT FOR CAL STATE EAST BAY |
Cal State East Bay returns home for a marquee non-conference fixture against No. 2 Cal Poly Pomona, the defending NCAA Division II national champions. Kickoff is scheduled for Sunday, September 28 at 11:30 a.m. from Chabot College Soccer Field in Hayward, California.
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