The Fresno State women’s soccer team concluded their 2026 season with a 3-1 loss to the Texas State Bobcats on November 5 at Bulldog Soccer Stadium in Fresno, California. Texas State opened the scoring in the 12th minute with a penalty kick awarded after a handball by Fresno State, taking an early 1-0 lead.
The Bobcats doubled their advantage in the 37th minute with a goal from a sharp angle, heading into halftime with a 2-0 lead. Fresno State’s goalkeeper Jessie Reiss made seven saves throughout the match but was unable to contain Texas State’s offense.
Fresno State’s forward Tatiana Saunders scored in the 65th minute, netting her second goal of the season to cut the deficit to 2-1. However, Texas State responded swiftly with a third goal in the 68th minute to restore a two-goal lead. Near the end of the game, Miley Blough nearly scored a second goal for Fresno State, but her shot was saved by the Texas State goalkeeper.
Defenders Katie Morris and Jordan Sprague, goalkeeper Jessie Reiss, and player Abigail Herren all played the full 90 minutes for Fresno State. The Bulldogs finished the 2026 campaign with an overall record of 1-15-3 and did not record a win in Mountain West Conference play, finishing at 0-7-1.
CSB Take
Fresno State women’s soccer endured a challenging 2026 season, culminating in a home loss to Texas State that underscores the need for improvement in both offense and defense. Despite the tough year, Tatiana Saunders’ scoring and Jessie Reiss’ strong goalkeeping provided highlights for the Bulldogs. Building on these individual performances and addressing team-wide development will be vital for Fresno State’s progress in Mountain West Conference competition moving forward.
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