Guerra Named WAC Goalkeeper of the WeekGuerra Named WAC Goalkeeper of the Week

Guerra Named WAC Goalkeeper of the Week

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SAN JOSE, Calif. - Edgar Guerra has been named WAC Goalkeeper of the Week the conference announced on Tuesday. This marks Guerra's second player of the week award and a program record fifth player of the week award for the Spartans this season. 

Guerra was a brick wall in the Spartans' 3-1 win over #RV Cal Baptist in the WAC conference opener. Guerra finished the game with six saves, a season-high. Five of his saves came in the first half, preventing Cal Baptist from taking an early advantage. The lone Cal Baptist goal was in the 89th minute of the match, a consolation goal. Cal Baptist has not been shutout in any game this season. Guerra, who has started in net every game this season, is posting a career best save percentage of .789 so far this year.

At 8-1-2 this season, the Spartans are off to their best start to a season since 2000. They also received five votes in the latest coaches poll. The Spartans will next head to Saint George, Utah to compete against Utah Tech on Thursday, Oct. 9 at 4 p.m. The match can be watched on ESPN+

Edgar Guerra, Goalkeeper, Redshirt Senior, Santa Rosa, Calif., Sacramento State

  • Has started in net every game this season for the Spartans
  • Has 30 saves and has only allowed eight goals so far this season
  • Tallied six shutouts so far this year, tied for sixth most in the country
  • Named WAC Goalkeeper of the Week after recording six saves against Cal Baptist (10/7)
  • Also named WAC Goalkeeper of the Week after the Spartans’ shutout over Cal Poly and 2-1 win over Saint Mary’s (Aug. 26)
  • Joined the Spartans in 2024
  • Started in net in 15 games for the Spartans last season, recording four shutouts
  • Has 13 shutouts, 18 wins and 127 saves in his collegiate career

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