SEASIDE, Calif. - Cal Poly Humboldt women's soccer generated six second-half shots but could not find an equalizer in a 1-0 loss to Cal State Monterey Bay on Thursday afternoon at Cardinale Stadium.
The Otters scored the match's only goal in the 21st minute when Juliana Dow finished an assist from Ella Schug to give Cal State Monterey Bay the early advantage.
Humboldt created its first opportunity in the ninth minute when
Kyla Okamoto sent an attempt just above the frame.
Lucy Al-Chokhachy followed with the Lumberjacks' first shot on goal in the 17th minute, forcing a save from Willow Baltazar.
The Lumberjacks increased their pressure after halftime and recorded the first two shots of the second period through
Hayden Anderson. Humboldt also earned three corner kicks during the opening 12 minutes of the half.
Al-Chokhachy placed another attempt on target in the 62nd minute before testing Baltazar again in the 87th. She finished with three shots, placing all three on goal. Anderson added three attempts, while Okamoto recorded two.
Humboldt held a 6-3 advantage in second-half shots and finished with six corner kicks compared to four for Cal State Monterey Bay. The Otters held an 11-9 edge in total shots, with four attempts on goal compared to three for the Lumberjacks.
Ari Beddoes played all 90 minutes in goal and recorded three saves. Humboldt held Cal State Monterey Bay scoreless over the final 69 minutes but was unable to erase the first-half deficit.
The result moves the Lumberjacks to 6-6-5 overall and 4-4-3 in CCAA play.
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The Lumberjacks will conclude their regular-season road schedule Saturday, Oct. 24, when they face Stanislaus State at 4 p.m. at Warrior Stadium in Turlock.
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