The Portland State women's soccer team suffered a 2-0 loss to California Baptist after conceding a goal three minutes into the match. CBU opened the scoring with a swift combination play, followed by a penalty kick awarded after a VAR review for a handball by the Vikings. Despite a more competitive second half, PSU struggled to capitalize on opportunities, managing only five shots against CBU's significant early dominance. The defeat marks the Vikings' third consecutive loss of the season.

By the Numbers
  • Portland State was outshot 12 to 2 in the first half but leveled at 5 to 5 in the second half.
  • CBU's goalkeeper Rebecca Winton made three saves during the match.
State of Play
  • The Lancers controlled 62% of ball possession in the first half.
  • Vikings goalkeeper Finley Crabtree made four saves, with a key stop coming just minutes after the opening goal.
What's Next

The Vikings will seek to turn their fortunes around in their next match against San Diego State, scheduled for Sunday at 3 p.m.

Bottom Line

The Vikings must capitalize on scoring opportunities and strengthen their defense to avoid setbacks in future matches, especially as they face tougher opponents on the road ahead.