Spartans Showcase Second Half Improvements Against USF
Spartans Showcase Second Half Improvements Against USFSpartans Showcase Second Half Improvements Against USF
Terrell Lloyd

Spartans Showcase Second Half Improvements Against USF

 


SAN JOSE, Calif. - Freshman goalkeeper Shayla Sugai had another solid night in the net making four saves in her first collegiate start in San Jose State's home-opener against the University of San Francisco. The Oahu, Hawai'i product and the Spartan Defense bounced back after allowing two early goals to the Dons to finish the night with a shutout in the final 45 minutes of play. The Spartans (0-2-0) now turn their attention to UC Santa Barbara, who visits the South Bay for a noon kick inside the Spartan Soccer Complex on Sunday, August 29.

First Touches

  • After USF (1-0-1) jumped out to a 2-0 advantage in the first half, the Spartans fared much better in the second period to keep things competitive right up to the final whistle. Sugai made a pair of saves in the final 45:00 on the lone two on-goal attempts that the Spartan back line allowed.
  • The Spartan Offense also showed major signs of improvement after halftime with three shots on-goal in the second half.
  • USF's goals came in the 11th and 39th minutes of the opening half.
  • The Spartans have six nonconference matches remaining - three on the road and three from the comfort of home.
  • As always, the Spartans received tremendous support from the SJSU Faithful with an annouced attendance of 606 for the evening.