San Diego State Edges Gonzaga 2-1 on Senior Night
Two late goals give San Diego State a Senior Night win and a Pac-12 Tournament berth.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Soccer
San Diego State trailed Gonzaga in the second half before scoring twice in the final nine minutes of regulation to win 2-1. KK Chowana-Bandhu equalized in the 82nd minute and Victoria Miller scored the winner in the 88th.
Why it matters
The victory secured San Diego State a place in the Pac-12 Tournament and improved its conference record to 4-1-2. Gonzaga fell to 3-4 in conference play.
The match finished 2-1 with the decisive goals arriving in the 82nd and 88th minutes, after Gonzaga's Sofia Fox opened the scoring in the 52nd minute. San Diego State's overall record now stands at 10-3-3 against Gonzaga's 8-8-2.
The players
San Diego State
San Diego State is a public university in San Diego whose women's soccer program competes in the Pac-12 Conference.
Gonzaga
Gonzaga is a private Jesuit university in Spokane, Washington, whose women's soccer team competes in the West Coast Conference.
The details
Gonzaga's Sofia Fox scored in the 52nd minute to put Gonzaga ahead. Chowana-Bandhu found the bottom right corner of the net to equalize, and Miller followed six minutes later with a shot from outside the box.
Timeline
Friday: San Diego State defeats Gonzaga 2-1 on Senior Night.
Thursday at 6:30 p.m.: San Diego State plays No. 25 Utah State in Logan, Utah.
Season Trajectory
The win places San Diego State in position for the Pac-12 Tournament as the regular season nears its end. Its 4-1-2 conference mark keeps it competitive in the race for postseason seeding.
San Diego State's Pac-12 Tournament berth is now confirmed, which gives fans a clear postseason target. The Thursday trip to Logan will test the team's form against a ranked opponent.
The takeaway
Late-game resilience carried San Diego State through a tough conference stretch. Readers following the Pac-12 race should watch how the team performs against ranked opposition next.
What happens next
San Diego State plays No. 25 Utah State on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in Logan, Utah.
Further reading
For more on the local club, see the Soccer section.
