COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – In its final match outside of California this season, Fresno State was held to a 1-0 defeat against Colorado College at Stewart Field on Sunday afternoon. The Bulldogs were outshot 14-7 in the match.
Shivani Battaglia kept the game tight with the keeper producing a season-high eight saves for the 'Dogs.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Colorado College had Fresno State under heavy pressure throughout the first half. The Tigers piled up nine shots to none for the Bulldogs in the opening 45 minutes. Coming up with seven saves, Shivani Battaglia kept the match scoreless at the half.
Fresno State recorded its first shot of the match in the 47th minute, an attempt from distance by Sam Paepen that was blocked by a defender. A pair of corners followed for the 'Dogs as they seemed to pick up some momentum.
It was short-lived though as the pressure from the Tigers continued. Colorado College broke through in the 57th minute. A cross into the six-yard box on the near post from Brett Tsamasfyros was headed into the opposite netting by Finley Schoenbeck.
A high, looping ball from Katie Morris in the 64th
minute created danger for the Tigers when it clanged off the crossbar. Alexis Campbell got to the loose ball for the 'Dogs, but her attempt was saved.
Fresno State upped its pressure in the final half hour. All but one of the Bulldogs' seven shot attempts came during the final 30 minutes but they were unable to find an equalizer.
NOTES
Fresno State dropped to 6-8-3 overall, 1-6-2 in Mountain West play.
Fresno State lost its sixth one-goal match of the year (5-6-0).
The Bulldogs lost their seventh game when being outshot (2-7-1).
Fresno State is 2-6-1 away from Bulldog Soccer Stadium in 2024.
Shivani Battaglia recorded a season-high eight saves.
Sam Paepen had a team-high two shots.
SCORING SUMMARY
56:20 – CC – Finley Schoenbeck (Brett Tsamasfyros)
UP NEXT
Fresno State closes its season on Thursday at San Jose State. Kickoff from Spartan Soccer Complex is scheduled for 7 p.m. PT.