Gonzaga women’s soccer fell 4-2 to Texas State on October 22, 2026, as Victoria Meza recorded two goals and two assists to lead the Bobcats to victory. Sofia Fox and Shila Rasoul scored for the Bulldogs in the matchup.
Texas State Controls the Match Through Victoria Meza
Victoria Meza opened the scoring for the Bobcats at the 15:08 mark with an assist from Jenny Ngankem, leveling the match at 1-1 after Sofia Fox had given Gonzaga an early lead via a penalty kick at 05:17.
Meza struck again just before halftime at the 30:58 mark, converting a setup from Matsuri Tsutsui and Sadie Guzman to push the lead to 3-1. Meza then turned playmaker in the second half, assisting Kaylie Smith for Texas State’s fourth goal at 60:48. Meza finished her afternoon with two goals and two assists, anchoring a Texas State attack that placed 8 of its 11 total shots on goal.
Gonzaga Fights Back Despite Deficit
Gonzaga mounted sustained pressure in the second half, outshooting Texas State 16 to 11 overall and forcing Bobcats goalkeeper Caitlyn Draper to make six saves. Audrey Dizon led the charge for the Bulldogs with three shots on target, while Amelia Severn added two attempts of her own.
The Bulldogs broke through late in regulation when Shila Rasoul netted an unassisted goal at the 89:32 mark to bring the final score to 4-2. Sydney Head played the full 90 minutes in goal for Gonzaga, recording four saves against a relentless Texas State frontline.
Texas State Bench Helps Build Lead
Texas State utilized its bench effectively, with Annabelle Fisher scoring off a Meza assist in the first half to help build the visitors’ advantage.
| Statistic | Gonzaga | Texas State |
|---|---|---|
| Shots | 16 | 11 |
| Shots On Goal | 10 | 8 |
| Saves | 4 | 6 |
| Corner Kicks | 4 | 8 |
| Fouls |
Gonzaga and Texas State Name Starting Lineups
Gonzaga utilized a starting lineup featuring Sydney Head (#0), Makayla Werner (#4), Summer Chen (#5), Avery O’Donnell (#6), Anna Rydin (#8), Samantha Snorsky (#13), Amelia Severn (#14), Audrey Dizon (#3), Sophia Schlicklin (#21), Sienna Jenson (#23), and Sofia Fox (#26).
Texas State deployed a starting unit consisting of Caitlyn Draper (#1), Alexis Montgomery (#3), Victoria Meza (#4), Sadie Guzman (#5), Lilah Dupree (#7), Nina Norshie (#12), Matsuri Tsutsui (#14), Brooke Martinez (#6), Halle Garcia (#18), Kaylie Smith (#22), and Jenny Ngankem (#33).
Frequently Asked Questions About the Match
Who scored the goals for Gonzaga against Texas State?
Sofia Fox scored Gonzaga’s first goal on a penalty kick at the 5:17 mark of the first half. Shila Rasoul added the second goal late in the match at 89:32, unassisted.
How many saves did the goalkeepers record?
Gonzaga goalkeeper Sydney Head recorded four saves while playing the full 90 minutes. Texas State goalkeeper Caitlyn Draper stopped six shots to secure the win for the Bobcats.
Which officials presided over the match?
April Castellanos served as the referee for the contest. Xiana Pang-Abas and John Villalobos II worked as assistant referees, while Laura Renken acted as the alternate official.
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