Fresno State Athletics

Fresno State falls to Cal, 2-0
9/27/2026 4:24:00 PM | Women's Soccer
BERKELEY, Calif. - The Fresno State women's soccer team dropped their final nonconference match on Sunday, as the Bulldogs were defeated by Cal, 2-0, at Edwards Stadium.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Cal recorded the first scoring chance of the match in the 15th minute, putting a shot on goal that deflected off a Fresno State defender right to Kennedy Arntzen for her first save of the afternoon. The Golden Bears tested Arntzen once more six minutes later, as the Bulldog netminder turned aside a shot from outside the top of the 18-yard box to keep the game scoreless.
Fresno State produced two shots in the first half, coming from the legs of Abigail Herren and Mariona Sene Corominas, as the two teams headed into the locker room tied at 0-0.
The Golden Bears broke the scoreless tie just one minute into the second half, capitalizing on a corner kick that was headed into the back of the net for the game's opening goal .
Cal extended their lead in the 69th minute, as a centering pass towards the middle of the box found the leg of a Golden Bear midfielder who pushed the ball past Arntzen to make it a 2-0 game.
Katie Morris looked to get the Bulldogs on the scoreboard in the 78th minute, but her shot missed the net as Fresno State was shutout in Berkeley by a final score of 2-0.
NOTES
- Fresno State moves to 1-8-2 on the season
- The Bulldogs are 0-5-0 on the road
- Kennedy Arntzen made her third straight start in goal, making 2 saves
- Cal outshot Fresno State 9-4
UP NEXT
Fresno State will begin conference play on Thursday when they host Colorado State at Bulldog Soccer Stadium with kickoff scheduled for 7 p.m. PT.
Players Mentioned
Team Stats

Jada Faison (1)
Assisted By: Elhom Khursand
GOAL by Cal Faison, Jada Assist by Khursand, Elhom.
46:25

Lizzie Vranesh (1)
Assisted By: Emilia Eriksen
GOAL by Cal Vranesh, Lizzie Assist by Eriksen, Emilia.
69:46










