TURLOCK, Calif. – The University of California, Merced women's soccer team fell 1-0 to Stanislaus State on Sunday night at Warrior Stadium.
The Bobcats (3-1-3) loss was their first of the season.
A last second own-goal gave Stanislaus State the nonconference Cowbell Cup win.
UC Merced outshot Stanislaus State 11-9 on the night and put five shots on target. Lexi Wright held match-high with four shots, one on target.
UC Merced also won the corner kick battle 5-1.
Trinidad Quiroz and Elisa Garcia had the Bobcats best scoring chances.
Quiroz was fouled just outside the box midway through second half and was on the ball for the free kick. She took a shot on goal but it was punched over the crossbar by the Warriors keeper. She put pressure on the Warriors keeper once again before the final horn.
In the 82nd minute, Sarai Fresquez served a ball into the goal area that was headed just high by Garcia.
UC Merced's goalkeeper Alicia Lepe tied her career-high with six saves. It marked her third career match with six saves, second this season. She was tasked with a variety of saves that caused her to slide or leap in the air.
Preeya Singh, Macy Max, and Quiroz played the full 90 minutes.
Stanislaus State had a goal waved off midway through the second half due to a foul.
Up next, UC Merced will host Cal State LA for the CCAA opener on Friday, October 3. First touch is scheduled for 4:30pm at Bobcat Field.
