TURLOCK, Calif. - In a hard-fought battle, the Cal Poly Pomona Broncos faced a tough defeat against Stanislaus State, falling 0-2 in their last regular-season road game.
Despite dominating the offensive stats with 24 shots compared to Stanislaus' 4, the Broncos struggled to convert their opportunities into goals, managing only 8 shots on target. The match saw the first goal come from a penalty kick, giving Stanislaus State an early lead. The second goal, scored off a corner kick at the 73:13 mark, sealed the Broncos' fate. Defensively, the Broncos showcased resilience, with their back-line working tirelessly to minimize scoring chances for the opposition.
Kiarra D'Arcangelo led the offensive charge, registering 3 shots on goal, while Vanessa Cruz added 2. Giselle Samayoa, Bella Anderson, and Marissa Salazar each contributed with 1 shot on target. Despite the disappointing result, the Broncos remain strong with an overall record of 12-1-2 and a conference mark of 5-1-2, positioning them well as they head into the final stretch of the season.
Up Next:
The Broncos return to Pomona, Calif. for their next conference match-up against Cal Poly Humbolt on Friday, November 1st at 4:30 PM. This rivalry match will be the first Cal Poly Clash game for the program.
Bronco Bits:
- Jay Mason is now 72-48-23 as a head coach of the Broncos.
- The Broncos continue their best start in program history with a record of 12-1-2 overall and 5-1-2 in conference.
- The program is 15-11-2 against Stanislaus State.
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