Golden Eagles Blank Minot State, Improve to 2-0
LOS ANGELES -- Cal State LA received goals from Kristin Mijares and Bailey Martinez while goalkeeper Kendyl Sumlin recorded a shutout in a 2-0 victory over Minot State on Saturday at University Stadium.
The Golden Eagles took control early, opening the scoring just 6:55 into the contest. Briana Chagolla set up Mijares, who converted the opportunity to give Cal State LA a 1-0 advantage.
Cal State LA continued to pressure the Minot State defense and carried its one-goal lead into halftime. The Golden Eagles limited the Beavers to two first-half shots, neither of which was on target.
After generating four shots and one corner kick in the opening half, Cal State LA intensified its attack following the break. The Golden Eagles recorded seven shots and seven corner kicks over the final 45 minutes.
Martinez provided an insurance goal at the 76:16 mark, finding the back of the net to extend the lead to 2-0. Cal State LA kept the pressure on after the goal, producing three more corner kicks and another shot on target during the closing minutes.
Sumlin faced only three shots and made her lone save in the 88th minute, turning away an attempt by Sierra Wallace to preserve the clean sheet. The Golden Eagle defense held Minot State to one shot in the second half and just one attempt on goal for the match.
Cal State LA finished with an 11-3 advantage in total shots, a 5-1 edge in shots on goal and an 8-2 advantage in corner kicks.
Mijares led the Golden Eagles with three shots, including one on goal. Analise Quintero added two shots, while Martinez, Luna Chavez and Ella Griffin also placed attempts on target.
The victory improved Cal State LA to 2-0 on the season, while Minot State fell to 0-2. The Golden Eagles will continue its home stand on Saturday against Westmont for Senior Day starting at 4 p.m.
