Cal Poly women’s soccer dropped a 1-0 decision to Cal State Fullerton on September 30, 2026, at Titan Stadium in Fullerton, California.
Early Goal Sets the Tone at Titan Stadium
Cal State Fullerton struck early in the match when Skye Johnson found the back of the net at the 6:35 mark of the first half. Cassie Villanueva earned the assist on the play, setting up the decisive strike that put the hosts ahead 1-0.
The Mustangs registered seven total shots during the match, putting two of them on target.
Match Statistics and Discipline
Cal State Fullerton controlled the pace offensively, outshooting Cal Poly 15 to 7. The Titans put seven shots on goal, requiring Cal Poly goalkeeper six saves to keep the deficit at a single goal. Cal Poly earned four corner kicks and committed seven fouls, while Cal State Fullerton recorded six corner kicks and eight fouls.
Referee Edwar Hernandez managed the physical contest alongside assistant referees Leah Jacobson and Shea McNair, with Ana Valdez serving as the alternate official. The lone disciplinary action of the match came in the 77th minute when Cal Poly’s Ruby Casey received a yellow card, compounding the Mustangs’ frustrations late in the second half.
Conference Standings Impact
With the result, Cal Poly moved to a 4-4-3 overall record and a 1-1-1 mark in conference play. Cal State Fullerton improved to 5-2-4 overall and 2-0-1 in the standings. Cal Poly looks to rebound on October 3, 2026, when they travel to face UC San Diego at 6:00 p.m., while Cal State Fullerton continues its conference schedule.