Cherrie Cox achieved her first career hat trick, leading Long Beach State to a dominant 5-0 victory over Fresno State. The win keeps Long Beach State unbeaten at 2-0-1, maintaining a perfect defensive record with no goals conceded in 270 minutes this season. Taylor Bellotti and Kana Uchida scored their first collegiate goals, providing a 2-0 halftime lead before Cox's explosive performance in the second half cemented the victory.

By the Numbers
  • Long Beach State has not conceded a goal in 270 minutes this season.
  • Cherrie Cox scored three goals in a span of 17 minutes, totaling four goals in three matches.
  • The Beach outshot Fresno State 20-7, with 9 shots on target compared to Fresno's 3.
State of Play
  • Long Beach State has recorded three consecutive shutouts to start the season.
  • Aurora Schuck achieved her 13th solo shutout in her Long Beach State career.
What's Next

Long Beach State will continue their road trip, facing off against New Mexico State on Sunday, August 23, at 7 p.m. The team aims to extend their unbeaten streak and maintain their strong defensive performance.

Bottom Line

With a perfect defensive record and a strong offensive showing from players like Cherrie Cox and the newly scoring Bellotti and Uchida, Long Beach State is poised for continued success this season. They must sustain their momentum and capitalize on their favorable form as they approach upcoming matches.