TURLOCK - The Cal State Dominguez Hills men's soccer team opened California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) play with a statement. The Toros went on the road and took down Stanislaus State by a score of 3-0, Friday night at Warrior Stadium. CSUDH improves to 1-4 overall and 1-0 in conference action. Stanislaus State drops to 3-2 overall and 0-1 in the CCAA.
 
TOP STATISTICAL PERFORMERS
JD Hauenstein 1 goal, 2 shots on goal, 3 shots
George Almeida 1 goal, 2 shots on goal, 2 shots
Ramiro Palencia 1 goal, 3 shots on goal, 3 shots
Joshua Varon 1 assist, 1 shot
Roberto Rivera 90 minutes
Austin De Medeiros 90 minutes
D'Morea Alewine 90 minutes
Justin Fairchild 90 minutes, 6 saves, shutout
 
WHAT HAPPENED?
-In the sixth minute, sophomore George Almeida collected a Stanislaus State clearance attempt from just outside the top of the box and sent a right-footed shot to the lower left corner. Stanislaus State's Edgar Benitez was able to get a hand on the ball, but the shot was strong enough to roll it past the line.
- In the 17th minute, junior Joshua Varon found senior Stefan Skrinjaric on the left wing with a through ball. Skrinjaric hit a rocket from the left side into the lower right corner past Benitez.
- In the 27th minute, Varon's corner kick was headed by several different Warrior defenders before freshman Ramiro Palencia was able to get a foot on the ball and get it into the net for the score.
- CSUDH had 3 shots on goal in the second half and endured nine shots from Stanislaus State.
 
TORO NOTES
- George Almeida and Austin De Medeiros made their season debuts.
- Roberto Rivera played 90 minutes for the third straight game and has played a full match in four out of CSUDH's five matches this season.
- D'Morea Alewine played a full match for the second time this season. He has played 75 minutes or more in all five games this year.
- JD Hauenstein scored his second goal of the season. Ramiro Plaencia and George Almeida each netted their first.
- Justin Fairchild earned his first shutout of the season and his career.
 
COACH'S QUOTE
"It was a great performance from the team. They stuck to the game plan that we set forth all week," said interim head coach Sean Lockhart. "Goals change games and that was the key for us today. It was a thoroughly deserved win."
 
UPCOMING
CSUDH will stay on the road and face Chico State on Sunday, Sept. 16 at 2 p.m.