The Sacramento State women’s soccer team will conclude its non-conference schedule with a road contest against San Jose State on Thursday, September 17, at 7 p.m. The match is set for the Spartan Soccer Complex in San Jose, California, and will be streamed live on the Mountain West Plus network.
Sacramento State enters the match with a 4-1-2 record and is ranked No. 10 in the West Region by the United Soccer Coaches polls. The Hornets have netted 14 goals this season, tying for third in the Big West Conference, with seven different players scoring.
Junior midfielder Candace Ching leads Sacramento State offensively with five goals and a team-high 11 points this season, including goals in three straight matches. Senior captains Ellie Farber, who is a three-time team captain, and Lexi Schroeder provide leadership as the Hornets prepare to start Big West Conference play after this match with games against UC Irvine and UC Santa Barbara.
San Jose State, the opponent, comes into the game winless with a 0-4-2 record and has been outscored 10-2 this season. The Spartans’ two goals were scored by freshman forward Abigail Peterman off the bench. Junior goalkeeper Paige Fry has played the majority of minutes and holds a 1.30 goals-against average with a .811 save percentage.
The all-time series favors Sacramento State 12-9-3, with the Hornets winning the last meeting 4-2 at home in 2025. However, Sacramento State’s record on the road in San Jose is 4-7, having lost the last three matches there by a one-goal margin, including a 1-0 double-overtime loss in 2016. This Thursday’s matchup marks their first meeting in San Jose since that game.
CSB Take
Sacramento State’s strong start and regional ranking offer valuable momentum heading into Big West Conference play. Candace Ching’s scoring prowess remains pivotal for the Hornets, especially against a San Jose State defense looking to rebound. Past road challenges in San Jose underscore the need for sharp focus and execution in what could be a close match. This game is an important opportunity for Sacramento State to solidify confidence before conference competition.
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