'Dogs endure stinging loss to
Sac State
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Hollak / The Collegian
Sacramento State's Sarah Howard’'s foul on Courtney Sobrero
led to a penalty kick in front of the Hornets' goal |
Staff Reports
The Collegian
Fresno State endured another
scoreless game when they faced the Sacramento State Hornets Sunday. After
a 3-0 loss to San Francisco, the Bulldogs fell to the Hornets 1-0, despite
having a 14-5 edge in shot attempts.
Junior Cortney Sobrero led all players with six shots and senior Kortney
Lewis contributed with five attempts. Six of the Bulldogs’ 14 shot
attempts were on goal.
Sacramento State’s Linda Sanchez scored near the post with a shot
in the low corner in the 19th minute.
The Hornets, who haven’t won against the Bulldogs since Oct. 8,
1996, came into the match 1-7 all-time against Fresno State.
Joseph
Hollak / The Collegian
Late in the second half, senior midfielder Koleen Anderson is illegally
held by the Hornets’ Sarah Howard. Sacramento had 16 fouls
in the game. |
The game was a physical one with 30 fouls, 14 on the Bulldogs and
16 on
the Hornets. Four yellow cards were issued, including one to Sobrero.
Junior Angie Larsen started the game for Fresno State and junior Jeannette
Paine took over in the 60th minute.
Fresno State continues on the road, playing University of the Pacific
on Friday.
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