FRESNO, CA – The CSUSB women's soccer team (1-0-0) opened the 2023 season with a win over the Fresno Pacific Sunbirds (0-0-1) on Thursday night by a score of 6-0 at Ramirez Field.
 
The Yotes' offense dominated right from the start, with junior Kayla Bergin finding the back of the net in the 5^th minute of the game and scoring the first goal of the season. Though the Sunbird defense made a valiant effort, the Yotes could not be stopped, with Natha Losada Lucumi scoring the second goal of the game in the 26^th minute.
 
CSUSB added two more goals in the first half, one in the 35^th minute by Unieque Solis and another two minutes later when Yvette Ochoa netted a ball into to the top right corner in the 37^th minute, taking a 4-0 lead into half. 
 
After halftime, the Sunbirds made defensive adjustments, but the Yotes were able to break through once again with Alyssa Rubio's 67^th minute goal. In the 80^th minute, Kat Walker floated in a free kick to the back post, for Sofia Melgoza to finish for their sixth and final goal of the game.
 
Goalkeeper Leila Peregrina kept the Sunbirds scoreless by coming up with three saves, including two crucial saves in the second half.
 
 
Up Next
The Yotes will play their next non-conference game against the Westmont Warriors at Premier Field this Saturday, September 2^nd, at 2:00 PM. Admission to Premier Field is FREE for the 2023 season, or you can catch the action on the CCAA Network at ccaanetwork.com.

To see the full CSUSB women's soccer schedule, click HERE.
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