SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – The Regis University Women's Soccer finished their California Road trip on Sunday afternoon with a 2-1 loss to San Francisco State University (Calif.). The Rangers fall to 0-2, while the Gators improve to 1-1.
How it Happened
The Rangers would take the first shot of the match, an on target attempt by senior forward Stella Straubin just :46 seconds into the game. Junior forward Natalie Bunch would take a shot 10 minutes later, and freshman goalkeeper Maggie Payne had her first save of the day at in the 20th minute. SFS got on the board at 26:26 with a goal from Lauren François, assisted by Brynn Reyes. Senior midfielder Sarah Wynn would record one more shot before the half expired, but RU would still trial, 0-1.
Regis supplied the offensive pressure to start the second half, with a shot on goal by sophomore midfielder Elsa Nolen, another shot by Straunbing, and at 52:26, a goal by Wynn, assisted by Nolen. Payne recorded another pair of saves, but the Gators found the net again at 69:28 on an unassisted goal by Emily Gehrlein-Allen. Senior Defender Madison Cullinan had a shot on goal as time expired, but the Gators defense held on for the win.
Game Notes
· The Rangers totaled seven shots with four on goal. SFS took eight with five on target.
· Each team took six corner kicks
· Each squad committed one yellow card
· In the goal, both Payne and Cameryn Nunn had three saves.
Up Next
The Rangers return to the pitch on Thursday, September 12 with their home opener against Simon Fraser University (B.C.) at 7:30 PM.
