The California Baptist University women’s soccer team earned a 2-1 victory against CSU Bakersfield on October 24, 2026, at CBU Soccer Stadium in Riverside, Calif. Senior midfielder Jessica Ramirez scored the opening goal, and junior forward Nikki Mau added a second first-half score, securing the win for the Lancers on their Senior Night.
Ramirez’s goal came in the 22nd minute from a header assisted by senior Anja Jestrovic and junior Katrina Marsh. Mau’s goal arrived just before halftime, finishing a through ball from freshman Camryn Gouveia to give California Baptist a 2-0 lead. CSU Bakersfield responded early in the second half with a successful penalty kick, narrowing the deficit to 2-1. Graduate goalkeeper Mikayla O’Brien made three key saves to maintain the lead during the final minutes.
With this win, California Baptist improves to an 8-3-4 overall record and ties for fifth place in the Big West standings with 12 points, alongside Long Beach State, UC Santa Barbara and CSUN. Head coach Kristen St. Clair acknowledged the team’s control in the first half but emphasized the need to reduce turnovers and fouls in the second half. The Lancers have two conference games remaining—at Sacramento State on October 28 and at home against Cal State Fullerton on October 31—both critical for postseason positioning.
CSB Take
This Senior Night triumph is crucial for California Baptist University women’s soccer as it strengthens their pursuit of a Big West postseason tournament berth. The team’s strong first-half play demonstrates their potential, while the challenges faced in the second half outline areas for improvement. Key contributions from seniors like Jessica Ramirez and goalkeeping performances by Mikayla O’Brien provide a solid foundation as the Lancers prepare to close out their regular season with two decisive conference matches.
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