STOCKTON – The Pacific women's soccer team out-shot CSU Bakersfield 12-7 in the second half of Thursday night's match, but were unable to claim a victory in the season opener, falling to the Roadrunners by a score of 2-1 at Knoles Field.
In Case You Missed It
- The Tigers and Roadrunners were closely matched in first half shots, with CSU Bakersfield leading on the attack, 5-4
- CSUB's Eszter Toth put the Roadrunners on the board first with a goal to the upper right corner of the net at 26:41.
- Tigers found themselves down 2-0 after CSU Bakersfield scored on a put-back, following a deflection off of the post in the 53rd minute of play.
- Pacific shot eight of its 12 second half shots in the final 20 minutes of play.
- The Tigers minimized the Roadrunners' lead with a goal of their own at 78:31. Hailey Wynne sent a shot into the box, but after a block by CSU Bakersfield, Hunter More came out of the scramble of players with the ball and sent it to the back of the net for her first career goal.
- CSU Bakersfield had one last look to extend its lead in the 84th minute, but a diving save by Weronika Baranowska kept the Tigers within just one score.
- Pacific would have four more chances at tying the game, but with just one on target the Tigers would succumb to the Roadrunners.
Hot Shots
Team Comparison
- Tigers topped the Roadrunners in shots (16-12) and corner kicks (7-2).
Next Up
The Tigers return to Knoles Field on Sunday, August 25 when they host Nevada. Kick-off is set for 1:00 p.m.