Cal Poly women’s soccer came up short on Sunday, Sept. 11, losing 3-2 to Washington State at Lower Soccer Field in Pullman, Wash. The Mustangs (2-5) held the lead twice in the game, but the Cougars (4-1-1) were able to counter and eventually take the lead to steal the victory. In the 32nd minute, senior […]
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Women’s soccer begins new season ‘even hungrier’ for championship
After sharing the regular season Big West Conference title and losing in the Big West tournament title match last season, the Mustang women’s soccer team is poised for a defining year. “Just saying ‘a goal away’ is just a slap in the face,” senior midfielder Camille Lafaix said. “It reminds me of how angry and […]
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Women’s soccer shutout by Gonzaga for 3-0 loss
Cal Poly women’s soccer came out on the losing side of a 3-0 match against Gonzaga on Thursday, Sept. 8 at Luger Field in Spokane, Wash. Sophomore goalkeeper Mackenzie Samuel tallied six saves against the Bulldogs (2-2-2), but the Mustangs (2-4-0) were unable to net any goals of their own. Gonzaga found its offense in […]
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Women’s soccer falls to No. 12 Stanford, 4-1
Cal Poly women’s soccer was defeated by the No. 12 Stanford Cardinal 4-1 on Sunday, Sept. 4 at Laird Q. Cagan Stadium. The Mustangs (2-3) competed in stretches against the nationally ranked Cardinal (5-0) but ultimately lost the match. The Cardinal applied relentless pressure on the Mustang’s defense, as they outshot the Mustangs 38-2 and […]
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Women’s soccer uses late-game heroics to capture 1-0 win over Sacramento State
Cal Poly women’s soccer snagged its second straight road win in a 1-0 victory over Sacramento State on Sunday, Aug. 28 at Hornet Field. The Mustangs (2-2) used an 80th-minute goal from senior defender Kylie Rojas to elevate themselves over the Hornets (0-3-1) to secure the win. It’s the first win for Cal Poly over […]
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Nikki Trucco nets lone goal in 1-0 win for women’s soccer over Minnesota
Cal Poly women’s soccer picked up their first win of the season in a 1-0 victory over the University of Minnesota on Thursday, Aug. 25 at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium. After dropping their first two games of the season, the Mustangs (1-2) defeated the Golden Gophers (0-2-1) in their first-ever matchup against the Big Ten […]
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Women’s soccer drops home opener against University of Iowa, 1-0
Cal Poly women’s soccer fell 1-0 in a hard-fought matchup against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Alex G. Spanos Stadium on Sunday. The matchup was the Mustangs’ (0-2) home opener, and the Hawkeyes (1-1) were the first Big Ten team they faced since 2017 when they dropped a game to Indiana 3-1 in the Hoosier Challenge […]
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Women’s soccer falls 3-1 in season opener against Saint Mary’s
Cal Poly women’s soccer dropped their season opener by a score of 3-1 to the Saint Mary’s Gaels on Thursday, Aug. 18 inside Saint Mary’s Stadium in Moraga. The Mustangs (0-1) fell to the Gaels (1-0) for the second consecutive season, as Saint Mary’s won 2-1 last season inside Alex G. Spanos Stadium. From the […]
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Cal Poly soccer players react to Spanos Stadium’s turf renovation
In December, Cal Poly Athletics announced that Alex G. Spanos Stadium would be switching playing surfaces, from natural grass to FieldTurf, a decision that is not popular among some players. The $3.2 million project began in November and is set to be completed before the June Spring Commencement Ceremony. Women’s soccer sophomore midfielder Camille Lafaix […]
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“I have been waiting for this team for almost 30 years:” Women’s soccer reflects on historic 2021 season
At the end of October, Cal Poly women’s soccer team completed a historic 2020-2021 season by splitting the Big West Conference regular season title with UC Irvine for the first time since 2013. After being selected to finish seventh in the Big West Conference preseason coaches’ poll back in August, the Mustangs exceeded the expectations […]
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Women’s soccer falls short against UC Irvine in Big West Championship game, 1-0
Cal Poly women’s soccer fell 1-0 in the Big West Conference Tournament championship game against UC Irvine on Sunday, Nov. 7 inside Anteater Stadium. “I thought it was a tale of two halves,” head coach Alex Crozier said. “They had a great game and a great season.” This was the first time in 12 years […]