Sacramento State Dominates CSUN in 5-1 Soccer Win
Sacramento State secured a decisive victory over CSUN after a second-half offensive surge.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Soccer
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Sacramento State defeated CSUN 5-1 in a men's soccer match that featured a standout multi-goal performance by Zac Giles. The loss pushes the CSUN men's soccer team down to sixth place in the Big West standings.
Why it matters
The outcome significantly alters the Big West standings, as CSUN now faces pressure to secure their spot in the upcoming conference tournament. Sacramento State demonstrated clinical efficiency by scoring four goals during the second half of the match.
Sacramento State posted a final score of 5-1 while playing against a CSUN side that holds a 7-7-2 season record. Sacramento State currently maintains a 5-9-2 record for the season.
The players
Zac Giles
He is a player for Sacramento State who scored four goals in the match.
Justin Sosa
He is a player for CSUN who received a red card for a foul.
Jorge Solorzano
He is a player for Sacramento State who scored the opening penalty kick.
Nick Strangio
He is a player for Sacramento State who contributed one of the team's five goals.
The details
After Jorge Solorzano opened the scoring with a penalty kick in the 30th minute, Zac Giles took control by recording goals in the 50th, 59th, 80th, and 86th minutes. CSUN was forced to play with a man down for a significant portion of the match following a red card issued to Justin Sosa.
Timeline
Jorge Solorzano scored a penalty kick in the 30th minute.
Zac Giles scored goals in the 50th and 59th minutes.
Nick Strangio added a goal in the 65th minute.
CSUN is scheduled to visit UC Santa Barbara on October 31, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This result significantly complicates CSUN's path to the postseason by dropping them to sixth place in the Big West standings. The team now faces an urgent need to perform in upcoming matches to ensure their qualification for the Big West Conference tournament.
CSUN's drop to sixth place creates immediate pressure to win their next fixture against UC Santa Barbara to maintain tournament eligibility. With Justin Sosa sidelined due to his red card, the team must adjust its lineup for the upcoming game.
The takeaway
Maintaining discipline is essential in high-stakes conference play, as a single red card can fundamentally shift the momentum of a match. Teams that fail to manage their roster during late-season stretches often see their tournament hopes evaporate quickly.
What happens next
CSUN will play an away match against UC Santa Barbara on October 31, 2026.
Further reading
For more updates on collegiate matches, visit the Los Angeles soccer section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Sundial.
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