FRESNO, Calif. 8– Dominican University of California women’s soccer team dropped a 1-0 decision to Fresno Pacific on Wednesday night at Ramirez Field in Fresno, Calif. The only goal of the match came in the 10th minute, scored unassisted by Fresno Pacific’s Brylia Banuelos.
Dominican held a 13-8 advantage in shots overall, including a 9-1 edge in the second half, though the Penguins managed just one shot on goal during the match. Fresno Pacific goalkeeper Brielle Calhoun preserved the shutout with key saves, including a save on Janae Schwan’s shot in the 84th minute.
Dominican goalkeeper Rylee Buesing made important early stops, keeping the Sunbirds’ offense at bay until Banuelos converted her opportunity. The Penguins mounted offensive pressure through Kamaya Yazzie, Emma Wilson, and Jada Hart in the first half but failed to register shots on target. In the second half, Dominican continued pressing with attempts from Clea Jimenez Donovan, Janae Schwan, Mealani Salema, Carson Warfield, and Gia Aldama going wide or saved.
With the loss, Dominican’s record stands at 3-2-1. Fresno Pacific improved to 1-1-0. Dominican will return home Saturday to face Cal Poly Humboldt at noon at Kennelly Field.
CSB Take
Dominican University of California women’s soccer demonstrated control over much of the match, particularly ball possession and shot attempts, but was unable to translate chances into goals. The early score by Fresno Pacific’s Brylia Banuelos proved decisive, underscoring the importance of finishing opportunities and offensive precision. As the Penguins prepare for their next contest at home, improving scoring efficiency will be essential for success in upcoming PacWest Conference play.
Source: Original report
