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Photo by: Chuck Marvel
CSUN Shuts Out Hawai'i 2-0 to Move Into First Place in the Big West
10/16/2025 11:21:00 PM | Women's Soccer
WAIPAHU, O'ahu---CSUN Women's Soccer used a pair of first-half goals to knock off Hawai'i 2-0 on Thursday evening at Waipio Peninsula Soccer Stadium. The Matadors' shutout was their sixth in a row, tying a school record as CSUN moved into sole possession of first place in the Big West. Siena Navarra scored her first career goal while Paige Califf hit the net for the second time this season. Riley Liebsack had three saves in notching her eighth shutout of the year.Â
HOW IT HAPPENED
CSUN took control in the early going with pressure on the Hawai'i net. Cailey Jackson nearly gave CSUN the lead in the fifth minute when she beat her defender and had a one-on-one with goalkeeper Kennedy Justin, however, her shot was just off line. Moments later, an attempted clearout from Hawai'i on the Matadors' offensive third led to Navarra gaining possession from above 30 yards. Navarra set herself up with a left-footed shot that sailed above the outstretched hands of Justin and into the netting for a 1-0 lead at the 6:02 mark. Hawai'i looked to respond, gaining two corner kicks, but the Matador defense blocked away a pair of shots and Liebsack made a timely save off a close range shot from Izzy Ayala.Â
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In the 18th minute, the Matadors would benefit from a Hawai'i foul in its own box to double their lead. Kayden Perigo looked to retrieve a cross pass from Yoshi Rubalcava but was knocked to the ground by a Hawai'i defender. As a result, CSUN earned a penalty kick and Califf calmly struck the net to put CSUN ahead by a 2-0 margin.Â
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Ahead by a pair, the Matador defense would take control from then on. The Rainbow Wahine created three more shot attempts in the remaining minutes of the first half but none reached the frame. CSUN led the shot count 9-6 in the first half in taking a two-goal lead into the break.
Hawai'i pressed the defense to start the second half in an attempt to get back into the game. Liebsack stopped a Krista Peterson shot in the 49th minute while CSUN withstood two corner kicks in the ensuing minutes. The CSUN netminder would notch another save in the 69th minute, stifling a shot from Rori Gartner. The second half would be see a steady dose of corner kicks with 16 combined in the period including nine for CSUN. Hawai'i though could not take advantage of its seven corner kick opportunities as the Matador defense thwarted each chance. CSUN controlled the clock and the possession over the final 10-plus minutes, earning five corner kicks and allowing just one shot attempt to seal the win.Â
NOTES OF THE GAME
ACCORDING TO COACH GINA BREWER
"The team's mentality was so impressive today. They were relentless in their defensive efforts. The early goals were crucial to our success today. We are so proud of how coachable they are. A full team effort and result today."
UP NEXT
CSUN returns home for a Sunday matchup with UC Davis at Matador Soccer Field. Kickoff is set for 5:00 p.m. with Ghizal Hasan on on the call on ESPN+.Â
#GoMatadors
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HOW IT HAPPENED
CSUN took control in the early going with pressure on the Hawai'i net. Cailey Jackson nearly gave CSUN the lead in the fifth minute when she beat her defender and had a one-on-one with goalkeeper Kennedy Justin, however, her shot was just off line. Moments later, an attempted clearout from Hawai'i on the Matadors' offensive third led to Navarra gaining possession from above 30 yards. Navarra set herself up with a left-footed shot that sailed above the outstretched hands of Justin and into the netting for a 1-0 lead at the 6:02 mark. Hawai'i looked to respond, gaining two corner kicks, but the Matador defense blocked away a pair of shots and Liebsack made a timely save off a close range shot from Izzy Ayala.Â
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WHAT A GOAL ??
— CSUN Women's Soccer (@CSUNWSoccer) October 17, 2025
Siena Navarra nets her 1st career goal from deep!
CSUN on top early in Hawai'i. #GoMatadors pic.twitter.com/XzHK0o3Oc4
In the 18th minute, the Matadors would benefit from a Hawai'i foul in its own box to double their lead. Kayden Perigo looked to retrieve a cross pass from Yoshi Rubalcava but was knocked to the ground by a Hawai'i defender. As a result, CSUN earned a penalty kick and Califf calmly struck the net to put CSUN ahead by a 2-0 margin.Â
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Paige comes through!
— CSUN Women's Soccer (@CSUNWSoccer) October 17, 2025
CSUN takes a 2-0 lead on the PK from Paige Califf in the 18th minute. #GoMatadors pic.twitter.com/DEf8n69wj1
Ahead by a pair, the Matador defense would take control from then on. The Rainbow Wahine created three more shot attempts in the remaining minutes of the first half but none reached the frame. CSUN led the shot count 9-6 in the first half in taking a two-goal lead into the break.
Hawai'i pressed the defense to start the second half in an attempt to get back into the game. Liebsack stopped a Krista Peterson shot in the 49th minute while CSUN withstood two corner kicks in the ensuing minutes. The CSUN netminder would notch another save in the 69th minute, stifling a shot from Rori Gartner. The second half would be see a steady dose of corner kicks with 16 combined in the period including nine for CSUN. Hawai'i though could not take advantage of its seven corner kick opportunities as the Matador defense thwarted each chance. CSUN controlled the clock and the possession over the final 10-plus minutes, earning five corner kicks and allowing just one shot attempt to seal the win.Â
NOTES OF THE GAME
- CSUN improves to 6-6-3 overall and 4-0-2 in Big West play while Hawai'i slips to 3-6-8 overall and 1-2-4 in conference.Â
- The Matadors led in the shot department, 14-12 including 5-3 in shots on goal.Â
- Hawai'i finished with a 11-9 lead in corner kicks.Â
- With the sixth straight shutout, CSUN ties the school record set by the 2016 team. The Matadors have eight overall this season with no goals allowed in Big West play.Â
- Califf finished with a team-high five shots in 90 minutes of action.Â
- Navarra, Sydney Lipkin, Alex Valente, Sami Kolin and Michelle Monroy also played the full 90 on the night.Â
- CSUN's win over Hawai'i was its first since the 2021 season.Â
ACCORDING TO COACH GINA BREWER
"The team's mentality was so impressive today. They were relentless in their defensive efforts. The early goals were crucial to our success today. We are so proud of how coachable they are. A full team effort and result today."
UP NEXT
CSUN returns home for a Sunday matchup with UC Davis at Matador Soccer Field. Kickoff is set for 5:00 p.m. with Ghizal Hasan on on the call on ESPN+.Â
#GoMatadors
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Team Stats
CSUN
Hawaii
Goals
2
0
Shots
14
12
Shots on Goal
5
3
Saves
3
3
Corners
9
11
Fouls
2
11
Scoring Plays
Siena Navarra (1)
GOAL by CSUN Navarra, Siena.
06:02
Paige Califf (1)
CSUN Paige Califf PENALTY KICK GOAL.
17:56
Game Leaders
Shots
5
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
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