FRESNO, Calif. – Despite scoring two goals in the second half, the Fresno Pacific women's soccer team came up short on Thursday night, falling 3-2 at the hands of Cal State East Bay.  

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: Cal State East Bay 3, Fresno Pacific 2
Records: Fresno Pacific (0-3-0), Cal State East Bay (2-2-0)
Location:  Ramirez Field | Fresno, Calif.
Series: FPU leads 3-2-0
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HOW IT HAPPENED:
• The Pioneers used the deep ball as a key factor of their offense, helping them score their first goal.
• Cal State East Bay added to their lead twice in six minutes to move in front 3-0 with 30 minutes to play.
• Rachel Anderson and Gia Jager provided the Blue and Orange with some late offense, but the Pioneers held the ball for most of the final two minutes.
 
SCORING:
• (16:38) Janelle Herrera's connected with Aulani Fernandez on a long pass, and Fernandez answered with a header to give CSUEB the first lead of the night.
• (54:59) Carsyn Hoogendoorn led Miranda Gonzalez with a perfect cross, leading to Gonzalez winning a one-on-one for the second goal.
• (60:45) Fernandez struck for the second time after a flawless corner kick, pushing the Pioneer lead to 3-2.
• (61:41) Paige Jano's shot was deflected, pacing the way for Rachel Anderson to put the Sunbirds on the board.
• (86:08) Gia Jager picked up her first career goal with a soft touch past the Pioneer keeper.

STATS OF THE GAME:
• Fernandez has now scored three goals this season, emerging as the team leader on Thursday night.
• Jano and Jager join Whitney Snow as Sunbirds credited with goals this fall.
• FPU goalkeeper Summer Hammond recorded six saves, while CSUEB counterpart Ina Gonzalez tallied four.
• Each team took 13 shots, but the Pioneers claimed a 9-6 edge in shots on frame.
 
BEYOND THE BOX:
• Fresno Pacific has started the year 0-3 for the first time since 2014.
• Five total goals is the highest combined score for either team so far this year.
• Thursday was Cal State East Bay's first ever victory in Fresno.
 
UP NEXT:
• The Sunbirds return to action on Saturday, when they take on Cal State L.A. on the road. Opening whistle from Jesse Owens Track is slated for 1:00 p.m.