CARSON, Calif. – Cal Poly Humboldt earned a hard-fought 1-0 win against Cal State Dominguez Hills at Toro Stadium on Friday night. A second-half goal from Frida Duran Arellano lifted the Lumberjacks to their second conference win of the season, improving their record to 4-5-1 overall and 1-2-0 in CCAA play.

The decisive moment came in the 52nd minute when Duran Arellano scored her third goal of the season (tied for the team-high), assisted by Emma McChristie. McChristie's well-timed pass set up Duran Arellano, who found the back of the net to give the Lumberjacks the lead. The Toro defense couldn't recover, and the Lumberjacks held firm to secure the win.

Despite being outshot 12-10 overall, Humboldt's defense, led by goalkeeper Carson Thomson-Terrel, held strong. Thomson-Terrel made three crucial saves to keep the Toros off the scoreboard, including two in the second half to preserve the clean sheet. The Lumberjacks were more efficient in front of goal, with five of their 10 shots on target.

Cal State Dominguez Hills (3-4-2, 1-1-1 CCAA) had several opportunities to break through, especially in the first half when they earned four corner kicks, but Humboldt's defense stayed organized. The Toros couldn't convert any of their six shots in the opening period, and Humboldt limited their chances in the second half.

Both teams battled physically throughout the match, but it was a clean contest with no cautions or ejections. Cal Poly Humboldt committed nine fouls compared to the Toros' four.

With this victory, the Lumberjacks look to build momentum as they head into the heart of their CCAA schedule.

Match Summary - Scoring
  - 51:45 – Cal Poly Humboldt: Frida Duran Arellano (3) assisted by Emma McChristie.
  
Team Statistics
  - Shots: HUM 10 (5), CSUDH 12 (3)  
  - Saves: HUM 3, CSUDH 4  
  - Corner Kicks: HUM 1, CSUDH 4  
  - Fouls: HUM 9, CSUDH 4

Looking Ahead
The Lumberjacks return to action on Sunday (Oct. 13) as they continue their SoCal road trip in search of another crucial conference victory. Humboldt kicks off at 2:00 PM at No. 25 Cal State LA (6-0-3, 3-0-0), who is undefeated and currently sitting in first place of the CCAA standings. The match will take place from University Stadium in Los Angeles. For more information on Cal Poly Humboldt Women's Soccer, please visit humboldtathletics.com, download our mobile app, and follow us on all social media platforms.