LOS ANGELES, California – Hawai'i Hilo Men's Soccer continued its season-opening road trip with a tough defeat to No. 11 Cal State LA, 2-0, Saturday evening at CSULA's University Stadium.
The Golden Eagles managed to dictate stats in the box score, taking eight shots per half with eight on goal. Hawai'i Hilo had eight total shots overall (three on goal) with zero corner-kick attempts.
After a scoreless opening half, CSULA managed to get on the scoreboard in the 57th minute with an own goal by the Vulcans. Cal State LA sent a cross in from the left side of the penalty area as Hawai'i Hilo freshman Gudmundur Ingason's defensive-stop attempt deflected the ball straight through the posts to make it a 1-0 deficit.
As time winded down, the Vulcans had a few scoring opportunities but just couldn't put it through. Paul Waschkau made tremendous back-to-back saves in the 78th minute to bring his final total to seven, but the Golden Eagles managed to deliver the dagger on a third-chance left-footed rifle by Emiliano Gutierrez from the edge of the penalty area.
OTHER NOTES
- The last time Hawai'i Hilo ended a game with zero corner kicks was a Nov. 2019 matchup against Concordia.
- Former Vulcans player (2014) and coach (2015-2018) Erick Lemus was on the Golden Eagles sideline as an assistant coach — now in his fourth season with the program.
- Hawai'i Hilo: 1-1 Overall (0-0 PacWest)
- No. 11 Cal State LA: 2-0 Overall (0-0 CCAA)
UP NEXT
- Monday, Sept. 8 (9 AM / NOON PT) vs No. 22 Western Oregon (Monmouth, Oregon / WOU Soccer Field)
- Wednesday, Sept. 17 (3 PM) vs No. 17 Colorado Colorado Springs (Hilo, Hawai'i / Vulcan Soccer Field)
PACWEST PRESEASON POLL
Hawai'i Hilo was voted No. 2 in the Pacific West Conference Preseason Coaches Poll, tying with defending tournament champ Westmont in the second spot. The Vulcans finished the 2024 regular season at No. 5 in the conference standings and was one of four teams to qualify for the inaugural PacWest Conference Championships postseason tournament, falling to the Warriors in double overtime of the semifinal round. The 2025 PacWest Championships will be hosted by Westmont on Nov. 13-15 in Santa Barbara.
PURCHASE TICKETS
Season and individual tickets for the Vulcans' seven home matches at the on-campus Vulcan Soccer Field are available for purchase at HiloAthletics.com/tickets. Season tickets are $75 ($40 for seniors (65+) and middle/high school students) and include admission to all 15 Vulcans Soccer home events (men's and women's).
BUY LIVESTREAM PACKAGE
Video livestreaming will be available for all home events this season through the PacWest Network, powered by Hudl TV. More information is available at HiloAthletics.com/livestream. Single-game passes are offered at $15 with a season-package price of $78.75.
