Wednesday, October 28
Sacramento, CA
3:00 PM
California Baptist University
9-3-4, 4-3-3
4
at
2
Sacramento State
6-7-5, 2-5-3
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Baptist | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Sacramento St. | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Photo by: Will Carter
10/28/2026 6:34:00 PM | Women's Soccer
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – CBU earned a 4-2 road win over Sacramento State on Wednesday as senior Anja Jestrovic netted a brace to lead the Lancers to their third consecutive victory.
The Lancers improve to 9-3-4 overall and 4-3-3 in Big West play, putting them in a pivotal position for a postseason berth. Sacramento State falls to 6-7-5 overall and 2-5-3 in conference play.
CBU moves to 15 points in the Big West standings but will have to wait until the conclusion of the regular season Saturday to know if it has clinched a postseason spot.
Jestrovic scored twice, recording her fourth and fifth goals of the season, while senior midfielder Jessica Ramirez and senior forward Alyse Then each added a goal. Ramirez and Then both recorded their second goals of the season.
"Really impressed with our team's resilience and fortitude today," said head coach Kristen St. Clair. "To go down a goal, face substantial adversity, maintain composure, work our way back, and score 4 goals was a positive step in our growth as a team. Mikayla O'Brien proved once again why she's the best goalkeeper in the conference, stopping a penalty kick and making multiple key saves. Jess, Alyse and Anya did a great job finishing their scoring opportunities today. Today was a strong collective effort to secure an important three points."
CBU came out attacking early, looking to take control on the road, but Sacramento State struck first in the ninth minute. CBU responded quickly as Jestrovic fired a low shot from outside the box in the 11th minute to even the score at 1-1.
CBU took the lead in the 22nd minute when junior forward Nikki Mau tracked down the ball on the left side and delivered her second assist of the season to Ramirez, who finished for her second goal of the season.
The teams traded opportunities for the remainder of the first half before graduate goalkeeper Mikayla O'Brien came up with a crucial save on a Sacramento State penalty kick in the 37th minute to preserve CBU's 2-1 advantage heading into halftime. The Lancers held a 7-5 edge in shots, while the Hornets led 4-3 in corner kicks. O'Brien recorded two saves in the opening half.
Jestrovic extended the lead early in the second half, converting a penalty kick in the 50th minute to complete her brace and put CBU ahead 3-1.
The Hornets answered in the 66th minute to cut the deficit to one, but the Lancers responded just over four minutes later. Then found the bottom corner in the 70th minute off the first assists of the season for freshman forward Maya Yoshimura and junior Ava Lopez to restore CBU's two-goal cushion at 4-2.
CBU maintained the advantage through the final whistle, finishing with a 22-12 edge in shots and a 13-7 advantage in shots on goal. O'Brien recorded five saves in the victory.
The Lancers close out the regular season Saturday at 1 p.m. against Cal State Fullerton, which currently sits second in the Big West standings.
The Lancers improve to 9-3-4 overall and 4-3-3 in Big West play, putting them in a pivotal position for a postseason berth. Sacramento State falls to 6-7-5 overall and 2-5-3 in conference play.
CBU moves to 15 points in the Big West standings but will have to wait until the conclusion of the regular season Saturday to know if it has clinched a postseason spot.
Jestrovic scored twice, recording her fourth and fifth goals of the season, while senior midfielder Jessica Ramirez and senior forward Alyse Then each added a goal. Ramirez and Then both recorded their second goals of the season.
"Really impressed with our team's resilience and fortitude today," said head coach Kristen St. Clair. "To go down a goal, face substantial adversity, maintain composure, work our way back, and score 4 goals was a positive step in our growth as a team. Mikayla O'Brien proved once again why she's the best goalkeeper in the conference, stopping a penalty kick and making multiple key saves. Jess, Alyse and Anya did a great job finishing their scoring opportunities today. Today was a strong collective effort to secure an important three points."
CBU came out attacking early, looking to take control on the road, but Sacramento State struck first in the ninth minute. CBU responded quickly as Jestrovic fired a low shot from outside the box in the 11th minute to even the score at 1-1.
ANJA LEVELS IT!! #LanceUp⚔️ https://t.co/qIE4hAt9PQ
— California Baptist Women's Soccer (@CBUwsoccer) October 28, 2026
CBU took the lead in the 22nd minute when junior forward Nikki Mau tracked down the ball on the left side and delivered her second assist of the season to Ramirez, who finished for her second goal of the season.
JESSSS!!! Two goals in 2️⃣ games!! #LanceUp⚔️ https://t.co/CsxgDxOpJU
— California Baptist Women's Soccer (@CBUwsoccer) October 28, 2026
The teams traded opportunities for the remainder of the first half before graduate goalkeeper Mikayla O'Brien came up with a crucial save on a Sacramento State penalty kick in the 37th minute to preserve CBU's 2-1 advantage heading into halftime. The Lancers held a 7-5 edge in shots, while the Hornets led 4-3 in corner kicks. O'Brien recorded two saves in the opening half.
Jestrovic extended the lead early in the second half, converting a penalty kick in the 50th minute to complete her brace and put CBU ahead 3-1.
The BRACE for Anja!! #LanceUp⚔️ https://t.co/rR7MWgdjVb
— California Baptist Women's Soccer (@CBUwsoccer) October 29, 2026
The Hornets answered in the 66th minute to cut the deficit to one, but the Lancers responded just over four minutes later. Then found the bottom corner in the 70th minute off the first assists of the season for freshman forward Maya Yoshimura and junior Ava Lopez to restore CBU's two-goal cushion at 4-2.
Alyse makes it FOUR!! #LanceUp⚔️ https://t.co/Tjlt69rP23
— California Baptist Women's Soccer (@CBUwsoccer) October 29, 2026
CBU maintained the advantage through the final whistle, finishing with a 22-12 edge in shots and a 13-7 advantage in shots on goal. O'Brien recorded five saves in the victory.
The Lancers close out the regular season Saturday at 1 p.m. against Cal State Fullerton, which currently sits second in the Big West standings.
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CBU
SAC
Goals
4
2
Shots
22
12
Shots on Goal
13
7
Saves
5
7
Corners
4
8
Fouls
13
9
Scoring Plays
Jaety Mandaquit (4)
Assisted By: Tanner Michael
GOAL by SAC Mandaquit, Jaety Assist by Michael, Tanner.
08:57
Anja Jestrovic (4)
GOAL by CBU Jestrovic, Anja.
10:39
Jessica Ramirez (2)
Assisted By: Nikki Mau
GOAL by CBU Ramirez, Jessica Assist by Mau, Nikki.
21:01
Anja Jestrovic (4)
CBU Anja Jestrovic PENALTY KICK GOAL.
49:39
Mia Jackson (4)
Assisted By: Candace Ching , Ellie Farber
GOAL by SAC Jackson, Mia Assist by Ching, Candace and Farber, Ellie.
65:20
Alyse Then (2)
Assisted By: Maya Yoshimura , Ava Lopez
GOAL by CBU Then, Alyse Assist by Yoshimura, Maya and Lopez, Ava.
69:26
Game Leaders
Shots
6
SOG
4
Goals
2
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
fwd
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
fwd
Shots
5
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
1
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