Box Score Match Highlights

CHICO, Calif. – Braxton Griffin rocketed the game-winning goal off a deflected save to take Humboldt State men's soccer past Saint Martin's, 4-2, Friday afternoon at Chico State's University Soccer Stadium.
 
After the Saints (0-3) tied the game, 2-2, three minutes into the second half, Griffin found the back of the net off a deflected shot by Luke Bunjovac at 65:46. Only a minute later, HSU (2-1) freshmen teamed up for an insurance goal as Alan Castillo headed a pass from Johan Muliadi for the fourth and final score.
 
"The weather was very hot today in Chico and it made for a difficult playing conditions. Our guys fought through it well, though, and we are happy to get a positive result from the game," said HSU Head Coach Fred Jungemann. "We knew that Saint Martin's were going to be fired up to perform well today after a couple difficult games last weekend and they certainly fought hard today."
 
Sam Wahl blasted a shot, which was saved by the Saint Martin's goalie only to have Chuck Pitts volley the deflection into the net for the game's first score at 8:34.
 
Saint Martin's tied the contest seven seconds into the 21^st minute, but it did not last long. Eight minutes later, Quintin Aguilar bodied home Connor Wilkinson's free kick to put HSU (2-1) back in front, 2-1.
 
The Jacks doubled the Saints in both shots, 15-7, and goals.
 
HSU goalie Javier Torres recorded one save in net.
 
"It was a good result for us today and we will now focus on preparing for Sunday's match against Academy of Art," said Jungemann.
 
The HSU-Academy of Art match will be back in Chico Sunday at 4 p.m.