The Cal State LA Golden Eagles defeated the Cal State San Marcos Cougars 1–0 in women’s soccer on Oct. 11 at University Stadium in Los Angeles. Briana Chagolla scored in the second half for Cal State LA’s third consecutive victory. The Golden Eagles improved to 7–2–4 overall and 4–2–2 in the CCAA.
Chagolla breaks the tie
Chagolla scored an unassisted goal at 54:09 after the opening half ended scoreless. She finished with four shots, including three on target. Cal State LA earned all seven of the match’s corner kicks.
Kendyl Sumlin made four saves for a fourth consecutive shutout. Cal State San Marcos hit the woodwork twice after the break and finished with a 9–8 advantage in shots. Sumlin denied a late Kayla Knoob attempt to preserve the lead.
CSB Take
Cal State LA combined a decisive finish with the defending needed to protect a one-goal margin. Sumlin’s closing saves kept San Marcos from turning its late pressure into an equalizer. The Cougars created enough danger to challenge but could not convert it into a result.
