ARCATA, Calif. – Cal Poly Humboldt women's soccer exploded for four second-half goals on Saturday afternoon, defeating San Francisco State 4-0 at College Creek Field. The Lumberjacks (2-3-2) broke a scoreless first half with a dominant offensive display that showcased their depth and precision on goal.
Humboldt struck first in the 55th minute when Ava Stevens found the back of the net on a low-right shot, assisted by Heidie Munoz, giving the Lumberjacks a 1-0 lead. Just over ten minutes later, Karsyn Ross scored on a high-right shot to extend the advantage to 2-0.
The Lumberjacks continued their scoring surge in the 66th minute as local product Alia Prentiss fired a high-center shot past the goalkeeper making it 3-0. Alexis Blue capped the scoring in the 85th minute with a low-left finish, securing the dominant 4-0 shutout.
Defensively, Humboldt was equally impressive, limiting San Francisco State to just seven shots and four on goal. Goalkeepers Carson Thomson-Terrel and Ari Beddoes each had two saves while the Lumberjacks' back line prevented any dangerous opportunities. Humboldt also limited San Francisco State to just one corner in the contest.
HUMBOLDT INDIVIDUAL HIGHLIGHTS
- Alexis Blue - 1 goal, 3 shots (1 SOG)
- Karsyn Ross - 1 goal, 3 shots (1 SOG)
- Heidie Munoz - 1 assist, 6 shots (3 SOG)
- Alia Prentiss - 1 goal, 1 shot (1 SOG)
- Ava Stevens - 1 goal, 1 shot (1 SOG)
- Frida Duran Arellano, Morgan Young, Lucy Al-Chokhachy, Payton Heaney - 1 assist
FINAL TEAM STATS
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Shots: Humboldt - 18 (7 SOG), San Francisco State - 7 (4 SOG)
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Corners: Humboldt - 8, San Francisco State - 1
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Fouls: Humboldt - 4, San Francisco State - 7
UP NEXT
Humboldt remains home for its CCAA opener, hosting Cal State San Marcos on Friday, Oct. 3, at 3 p.m. PT at College Creek Field. The match also celebrates Staff & Faculty Appreciation Day.
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