CSUN Opens Up Fall with 2-1 Victory Over Trinity Western

NORTHRIDGE, Calif.---CSUN Women's Soccer kicked off the fall season with a 2-1 victory over Trinity Western University in an exhibition match on Thursday at Matador Soccer Field. Cailey Jackson and Yoshi Rubalcaba provided the scoring on the night with a goal apiece while Riley Liebsack and Kennedy Williams combined to record four saves in goal. The teams played nearly 130 minutes of soccer in the exhibition match.

HOW IT HAPPENED
After withstanding an early shot on goal to open the match, CSUN went on the attack and produced the game's first goal at the 10-minute mark. Following a free kick, Yasmin Azar collected the ball off a deflection and sent a low shot that was saved at the goal. Jackson though picked up the rebound and found the back of the net on a right-footed shot for a 1-0 lead.

The lead though was short-lived as the Spartans capitalized on a CSUN turnover in its last third of the field, leading to a Luciana Andrews goal that evened the match in the 13th minute.

CSUN would answer just minutes later, scoring on a free kick from Rubalcava straight away. The Matador senior took a shot just a few yards above the box and found the net on a high shot that sailed above the defense for a 2-1 lead.

After the early goals, CSUN turned to its defense the rest of the way. Liebsack made her second save of the night late in the first period off the foot of Lianna Holz while Williams made two timely stops, thwarting attempts from Holz and Kya Thackwray, in the second period.

In the final period of action, CSUN outshot Trinity Western 8-1 with a flurry of shots nearly hitting the net. Ariana Lopez-Angel would have her shot saved in the 114th minute while Rubalcava was just off target on attempts from near the 18-yard mark.

NOTES OF THE GAME

CSUN led in the shot department 13-10 while each team had five shots on goal. Trinity Western held a slim 5-3 edge in corner kicks.
The teams played three periods of action.
Rubalcava had a team-high four shots while freshman Veronica Toscano had three off the bench.
In goal, Liebsack started the game while Williams played 45 minutes in period two. Freshman Isabella Andrino saw action at goalkeeper over the final 38 minutes of play.

UP NEXT
CSUN will officially open the 2025 season on Thursday, Aug. 14 in a road match at Saint Mary's. Kickoff is set for 5 p.m.

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CSUN Opens Up Fall with 2-1 Victory Over Trinity Western

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Players Mentioned

Isabella Andrino

Yasmin Azar

Cailey Jackson

Riley Liebsack

Ariana Lopez-Angel

Veronica Toscano

Kennedy Williams