Mia Teran scored her first career goal, leading the San Diego women's soccer team to a 1-0 victory over California at Torero Stadium. Teran's impressive left-footed strike came in the 16th minute, with Emma Elias providing the assist. The Toreros' defense, anchored by goalkeeper Chloe Walls, successfully thwarted California's 17 shots, only allowing two on target. This win marks San Diego's first triumph over a Power Conference opponent since 2016 and underscores their growth as a team under head coach Greg LaPorte.

By the Numbers
  • San Diego produced seven shots in the second half after only one in the first.
  • California had 17 shots and seven corner kicks, but only managed two shots on goal.
State of Play
  • San Diego improves their record to 1-1-1 this season, while California falls to 0-2-2.
  • This win represents only the second victory for San Diego in nine all-time meetings against California.
What's Next

San Diego will travel to Cal Poly for their next match on Thursday, August 27, with kickoff scheduled for 4 p.m. The game will be available for streaming on ESPN+.

Bottom Line

This pivotal victory boosts team morale and confidence, setting a positive tone for San Diego's season ahead, as they aim to build on this momentum against upcoming competitors.