Long Beach State women’s soccer experienced their first defeat of the 2026 season on September 12, losing 5-1 to Utah at George Allen Field in Long Beach, California. Utah quickly gained momentum by scoring three goals in the opening 23 minutes, leading 3-0 at halftime.
During the first half, Long Beach State was unable to register any shots on goal, with goalkeeper Aurora Schuck making two saves to help keep the deficit from increasing. The team showed more offensive pressure in the second half, taking all five of their shots after intermission.
Senior forward Cherrie Cox scored Long Beach State’s sole goal at 69:58 by converting a penalty kick. This marked Cox’s eighth goal of the season and extended her scoring streak to three consecutive matches. She leads the team with eight goals and 17 points this season and has found the net in five of the team’s eight contests.
Cox’s career stats now include 31 goals, 12 assists and 74 points in 56 appearances, ranking her among the program’s top all-time scorers. Utah added two additional goals in the final 13 minutes to secure the 5-1 victory.
Other Long Beach State players who attempted shots were Radisson Banks with two, and Ruby Mansour and Kailey Supa with one each. Schuck recorded five saves overall in the match.
Long Beach State will return to road play on Thursday, September 17, traveling to Nevada for a 7 p.m. contest.
CSB Take
Long Beach State’s 2026 unbeaten streak ended against a strong Utah team that pressured early and often. Despite the loss, Cherrie Cox’s ongoing scoring streak highlights her vital role in the team’s offense. The Beach must improve their first-half performance and capitalize on early opportunities as they prepare for their upcoming away game at Nevada.
Source: Original report
