Wednesday, November 4
Riverside, Calif.
7:00 PM
California Baptist University
vs
Cal Poly
Photo by: Ryley Collom
11/3/2026 5:09:00 PM | Women's Soccer
RIVERSIDE – After closing out the regular season unbeaten in its last five matches, CBU turns its attention to the postseason as the No. 4-seeded Lancers welcome No. 5 Cal Poly to CBU Soccer Stadium on Wednesday night at 7 p.m. for the Big West Soccer Championship quarterfinals.
CBU (9-3-5, 4-3-4) enters the postseason looking to carry its late-season momentum into the conference tournament, while Cal Poly (7-7-5, 4-4-3) makes the trip to Riverside after winning two of its last seven matches. The Mustangs will also look to defend their 2025 Big West championship as the two teams meet for a spot in the semifinals.
The Lancers secured hosting rights following a dramatic finish to the regular season, with five teams, including CBU, competing for the remaining postseason spots. CBU locked up the No. 4 seed with a 3-3 draw at Cal State Fullerton, combined with a Long Beach State loss.
Home-field advantage could play a significant role on Wednesday, as the Lancers have put together a 7-1-2 record at CBU Soccer Stadium this season, tied with Cal State Fullerton for the best home record in the Big West. Their lone home loss came against Utah Valley, and they have allowed just two goals at home all season while scoring 13. One goal came against Utah Valley, while the other was a penalty kick against CSU Bakersfield.
Overall, CBU owns a 30-8-9 record at CBU Soccer Stadium and will look to add another postseason victory to that mark on Wednesday.
Cal Poly, meanwhile, has had a tougher time away from home, posting a 2-4-3 road record this season. The Mustangs have dropped their last three away matches and have been outscored 9-6 in road contests.
The winner of this matchup will play #1 seed Utah Valley in Orem, Utah on Saturday, November 7th at 5 pm PT.
Match Info
Opponent: Cal Poly
Date: Wednesday, November 4
Time: 7 p.m. (PT)
Location: CBU Soccer Stadium | Riverside, CA
TV: ESPN+
Live Stats: HERE
Series History
CBU holds a 2-1 advantage in the all-time series against Cal Poly, with two meetings taking place in San Luis Obispo and one in Riverside. Across the three matchups, the Lancers have outscored the Mustangs 8-6.
The teams last met in September, when Cal Poly earned a 2-1 victory in CBU's first Big West conference match and first loss of the season. Junior defender Ava Lopez scored the Lancers' lone goal, finding the back of the net for the first time in her career off a corner kick.
CBU Team Analysis
The Lancers enter the postseason playing some of their best soccer of the season, going unbeaten in their last five matches with three wins and two draws. After working through a midseason offensive lull, CBU has found its scoring touch over the final stretch of the regular season, netting 13 goals in its last four matches. That total ranks second in the Big West during that span.
Senior midfielder Anja Jestrovic has been at the center of the offensive surge, scoring four goals across the last two matches. Her performance earned her the final Big West Offensive Player of the Week award of the regular season.
CBU's success has also been reflected in the conference's postseason awards. Jestrovic, graduate goalkeeper Mikayla O'Brien and graduate defender Taylor Held earned All-Big West First Team honors, with O'Brien also taking home Big West Goalkeeper of the Year. Freshman defender Jaelynn Hillenbrand rounded out the Lancers' selections with a spot on the All-Rookie Team.
The Lancers will look to lean on that veteran leadership on Wednesday, with O'Brien anchoring a defense that has allowed the fewest goals in the Big West. CBU will face another strong defensive unit in Cal Poly, which ranks second in the conference in goals allowed.
On the other end of the field, Jestrovic will lead an offense that has shown plenty of depth throughout the season. Eleven different Lancers have found the back of the net, giving CBU multiple options as it looks to continue its recent scoring success into the postseason.
Scouting the Mustangs
Cal Poly enters the postseason following a regular season highlighted by wins over UC San Diego and UC Santa Barbara. The Mustangs closed conference play on a high note with a 3-1 victory over Sacramento State.
The Mustangs feature a balanced attack led by junior midfielder Miah Thomas, who paces the team with six goals and 13 points. Freshman Kate Nunes has also made an impact, leading the team with three assists, all of which came in Cal Poly's regular-season finale against Sacramento State.
As a team, Cal Poly has scored 20 goals while allowing 17 through the regular season.
CBU (9-3-5, 4-3-4) enters the postseason looking to carry its late-season momentum into the conference tournament, while Cal Poly (7-7-5, 4-4-3) makes the trip to Riverside after winning two of its last seven matches. The Mustangs will also look to defend their 2025 Big West championship as the two teams meet for a spot in the semifinals.
The Lancers secured hosting rights following a dramatic finish to the regular season, with five teams, including CBU, competing for the remaining postseason spots. CBU locked up the No. 4 seed with a 3-3 draw at Cal State Fullerton, combined with a Long Beach State loss.
Home-field advantage could play a significant role on Wednesday, as the Lancers have put together a 7-1-2 record at CBU Soccer Stadium this season, tied with Cal State Fullerton for the best home record in the Big West. Their lone home loss came against Utah Valley, and they have allowed just two goals at home all season while scoring 13. One goal came against Utah Valley, while the other was a penalty kick against CSU Bakersfield.
Overall, CBU owns a 30-8-9 record at CBU Soccer Stadium and will look to add another postseason victory to that mark on Wednesday.
Cal Poly, meanwhile, has had a tougher time away from home, posting a 2-4-3 road record this season. The Mustangs have dropped their last three away matches and have been outscored 9-6 in road contests.
The winner of this matchup will play #1 seed Utah Valley in Orem, Utah on Saturday, November 7th at 5 pm PT.
Match Info
Opponent: Cal Poly
Date: Wednesday, November 4
Time: 7 p.m. (PT)
Location: CBU Soccer Stadium | Riverside, CA
TV: ESPN+
Live Stats: HERE
Series History
CBU holds a 2-1 advantage in the all-time series against Cal Poly, with two meetings taking place in San Luis Obispo and one in Riverside. Across the three matchups, the Lancers have outscored the Mustangs 8-6.
The teams last met in September, when Cal Poly earned a 2-1 victory in CBU's first Big West conference match and first loss of the season. Junior defender Ava Lopez scored the Lancers' lone goal, finding the back of the net for the first time in her career off a corner kick.
CBU Team Analysis
The Lancers enter the postseason playing some of their best soccer of the season, going unbeaten in their last five matches with three wins and two draws. After working through a midseason offensive lull, CBU has found its scoring touch over the final stretch of the regular season, netting 13 goals in its last four matches. That total ranks second in the Big West during that span.
Senior midfielder Anja Jestrovic has been at the center of the offensive surge, scoring four goals across the last two matches. Her performance earned her the final Big West Offensive Player of the Week award of the regular season.
CBU's success has also been reflected in the conference's postseason awards. Jestrovic, graduate goalkeeper Mikayla O'Brien and graduate defender Taylor Held earned All-Big West First Team honors, with O'Brien also taking home Big West Goalkeeper of the Year. Freshman defender Jaelynn Hillenbrand rounded out the Lancers' selections with a spot on the All-Rookie Team.
The Lancers will look to lean on that veteran leadership on Wednesday, with O'Brien anchoring a defense that has allowed the fewest goals in the Big West. CBU will face another strong defensive unit in Cal Poly, which ranks second in the conference in goals allowed.
On the other end of the field, Jestrovic will lead an offense that has shown plenty of depth throughout the season. Eleven different Lancers have found the back of the net, giving CBU multiple options as it looks to continue its recent scoring success into the postseason.
Scouting the Mustangs
Cal Poly enters the postseason following a regular season highlighted by wins over UC San Diego and UC Santa Barbara. The Mustangs closed conference play on a high note with a 3-1 victory over Sacramento State.
The Mustangs feature a balanced attack led by junior midfielder Miah Thomas, who paces the team with six goals and 13 points. Freshman Kate Nunes has also made an impact, leading the team with three assists, all of which came in Cal Poly's regular-season finale against Sacramento State.
As a team, Cal Poly has scored 20 goals while allowing 17 through the regular season.
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