The UC Santa Barbara Women's Soccer team concludes its homestand with matches against San Jose State and Fresno State this week at Harder Stadium. The Thursday game will see the Gauchos face San Jose State, which is coming off an opening loss. Sunday marks Alumnae Day, recognizing former players and the program's legacy during the match against Fresno State, who enters 0-2 this season. Promotions including giveaways and a prize wheel are planned for the matches, enhancing the game day experience for fans.

By the Numbers
  • Last season, the Gauchos finished with a record of 13-5-5, earning their second consecutive championship final.
  • Fresno State has yet to score in its first two matches, totaling 13 shots without finding the net.
State of Play
  • The Gauchos won their season opener against LMU with a score of 1-0, maintaining a defensive stronghold with a shutout.
  • San Jose State and Fresno State are both looking to secure their first wins of the season against the Gauchos.
What's Next

Following this homestand, the Gauchos aim to build momentum heading into tougher conference matchups, looking to replicate last season's success and push deeper into the championship race.

Bottom Line

The Gauchos are set for a pivotal week, where their ability to capitalize on home-field advantage and leverage team history against struggling opponents could define their season trajectory.