ATHERTON, Calif. — Fresno Pacific women's soccer captured their fourth draw of the season against Menlo College. The Sunbirds played to a scoreless draw on Saturday morning at Wunderlich Field, with Fresno Pacific's goalkeeper Ayana Kirisimasi recording five saves to secure the shutout.

The first half began with Fresno Pacific and Menlo battling for control. Kirisimasi made crucial saves, including a stop at the eight-minute mark to keep the score level. Karyssa Lopez and Bailey Roberson each managed shots, though neither found the target. The Sunbirds also earned multiple corner kicks midway through the half, maintaining offensive pressure. As the half progressed, Jaylene Cambara and Takoah Castillo each attempted shots, but they narrowly missed the cage. Kirisimasi continued to anchor the defense with another save against Menlo's attack at the 38-minute mark, keeping the momentum alive. The half closed with both teams unable to break the deadlock.

The second half began with the Sunbirds applying pressure through a series of offensive plays. Karyssa Lopez took an early shot that set the tone for the half. Despite a couple of offside calls against Menlo, the 'Birds kept the momentum, earning multiple corner kicks and testing the opposition's goalkeeper with efforts from Madisyn Anderson and Roberson. The team continued to create opportunities with shots from Gizelle Aguirre and Jayah Fonseca, but both were saved by Menlo's goalkeeper at the last second. The half concluded with neither team finding the back of the net, resulting in a 0-0 draw.

The Sunbirds hold an overall record of 0-7-4 and are 0-2-3 in conference play. 

NEXT UP: The Blue and Orange head to San Rafael for the conference match against Dominican on Monday, October 20 at 12:30 pm.

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