Long Beach State University forward Cherrie Cox became the all-time leading goalscorer in the school’s women’s soccer history by scoring her 37th career goal in the 75th minute of a 1-1 draw against Cal State Bakersfield on October 31, 2026, at George Allen Field in Long Beach, California. Despite Cox’s milestone, the result ended Long Beach State’s chances to qualify for the Big West Tournament.
The match was the final day of conference play, with three tournament spots available. Long Beach State needed a victory to secure a postseason berth. The Beach dominated the match offensively, outshooting Cal State Bakersfield 31-5 and holding a 10-2 advantage in corner kicks. Long Beach State also led 16-2 in shots during the first half but could not convert until Cox’s landmark goal late in the game.
Cox’s goal came off an assist by Radisson Banks and Olivia Yu, marking her 14th goal of the 2026 season and the 37th in her career, surpassing the previous record of 36 for Long Beach State women’s soccer. Bakersfield responded with a late equalizer in the 83rd minute from Olivia Green, who scored on just the Runners’ third shot of the game.
The Beach continued to pressure in the final minutes but were unable to find a winner against Bakersfield goalkeeper Addyson Evens, who made nine saves, including six in the second half. The 1-1 draw concluded Long Beach State’s 2026 season with a 9-5-6 overall record and 3-4-4 in Big West Conference play, officially ending their Big West Tournament hopes.
CSB Take
Cherrie Cox’s record-breaking goal is a landmark achievement in Long Beach State women’s soccer history and a testament to her critical role in the program. While the 2026 season ended without postseason play, the team’s ability to dominate play in their final game underscores its potential. Moving forward, converting offensive dominance into wins will be key for Long Beach State to build on Cox’s impressive legacy and return to postseason competition.
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