Cal State Fullerton Shuts Out Sacramento State
A second-half goal from Jenna Rivera secures a 1-0 victory for the Titans at Hornet Field.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Soccer
Cal State Fullerton defeated Sacramento State 1-0 in a women's soccer match on October 17. Jenna Rivera scored the deciding goal in the 50th minute to extend her team's unbeaten streak to 10 games.
Why it matters
The win maintains Cal State Fullerton's undefeated conference standing as they push toward postseason qualification. Conversely, Sacramento State continues to struggle for consistency as they look to build momentum in the final stretch of the season.
Cal State Fullerton recorded 19 total shots and 8 on target during the match. Sacramento State conceded 13 corner kicks while managing only 2 shots on goal throughout the game.
The players
Jenna Rivera
She is the Cal State Fullerton player who scored the decisive goal against Sacramento State.
Delaney Timmons
She serves as a goalkeeper for Sacramento State and made her first start since late August.
Sail Bozinovic
She is a player for Sacramento State whose goal was overturned by official review.
Tanner Michael
She is a player involved in the sequence that led to the cancellation of a potential goal.
Cassie Villanueva
She is the Cal State Fullerton athlete credited with the assist on the game-winning goal.
The details
Jenna Rivera netted the game-winner following a pass from Cassie Villanueva, executing a sliding left-footed finish. Sacramento State saw a potential goal from Sail Bozinovic wiped off the board after a video assistant referee review determined there was a foul on Tanner Michael.
Timeline
August 23, 2026: Date of Delaney Timmons' previous start.
October 17, 2026: The date the match took place at Hornet Field.
October 21, 2026: Scheduled match between Sacramento State and Utah Valley University.
Season Trajectory
This win keeps Cal State Fullerton at the top of the conference standings with an impressive 5-0-2 record. Sacramento State now faces a critical path forward as they hover at 1-3-3 in conference play with few games remaining.
Sacramento State must address defensive gaps following a match where they conceded 13 corner kicks. The loss leaves the team at 5-5-5 overall as they prepare to adjust their rotation for the upcoming matchup against Utah Valley.
The takeaway
Maintaining discipline on set pieces is vital for Sacramento State as they look to improve their conference record. Fans should keep an eye on upcoming roster adjustments for the match on October 21.
What happens next
Sacramento State is scheduled to play Utah Valley University on October 21, 2026.
Further reading
For more information on local athletics, visit the Soccer page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The State Hornet.
