HAYWARD—Antonia Diaz wasn't going to get caught ball watching. Instead, the junior substitute streaked into the box to hunt her first collegiate goal. Everyone else stood and watched Camille Lidster's long-distance try clang off the crossbar and carom right into the path of Diaz just in front of the penalty spot. Diaz directed a low left-footed volley to the right of the keeper and into the back of the net for the match-winning goal with just 10:03 to play in the Chico State women's soccer team's 1-0 win at Cal State East Bay Thursday night in Hayward.
 
Chico State improved to 7-2-2 overall and 3-1-1 in the California Collegiate Athletic Association, drawing even with the Pioneers (6-3-2, 3-1-1) for second place in the conference standings.
 
The Wildcats out-shot Cal State East Bay 17-7. Both teams managed three shots on goals and each had four corner kicks. Chico State had taken 16 of the match's 22 shots when Lidster let one fly. Diaz helped set up her own opportunity, dislodging a Pioneers player from the ball. The loose ball made its way to Lidster who did not hesitate, taking two touches to her right to create some space and then letting a blast fly from about 30 yards. It arched tantalizingly toward the goal, and while everyone else watched hoping to celebrate either a goal or a save, Diaz was making her way into position to win it for the Wildcats.
 
Freshman goalkeeper Emma Hofmann made three saves in securing her second consecutive shutout, third in the past four matches, and fifth of the season. 
 
The Wildcats will host another team vying for second place in Stanislaus State Sunday at 11:30. The Warriors are 5-4-2 overall and 2-1-2 in the CCAA. Sunday is Pack The Pantry Day at University Soccer Stadium. Fans are encouraged to bring items to support the Pantry.
 
The Hungry Wildcat Food Pantry
The Hungry Wildcat Food Pantry—the front door of Chico State's vital Basic Needs Project—is busier than ever. Chico State students, including some student-athletes, are relying more than ever on the program for food and other basic needs. Thanks to the generosity of the entire Wildcat Family, the Department of Athletics has been able to proudly champion the efforts of the Pantry and its awesome leadership since 2013. It has become an annual focus of support.
 
This weekend marks another opportunity to help. Tables will be set up to accept donations during Friday's volleyball match and Sunday's soccer games. All donations are accepted and appreciated. However, the Pantry aims to stock up on nutritious foods and items to support our Wildcats:

• Canned proteins (chicken, fish, beans, lentils)
• Canned soups
• Nutritious snacks/meal replacements (protein bars)
• Fresh produce
• Personal hygiene products, especially tampons and sanitary napkins

Thanks to everyone on campus and in the community for giving generously to a cause that we care deeply about!

The Pantry strives to provide a wide assortment of healthy, student-friendly food products and specializes in distributing local, farm-direct, organic produce and foods. The Pantry also provides hygiene and kitchen items.

This academic year the Pantry will distribute more than 50 tons of food to an estimated 4,000 students. Currently about two-thirds of the shelf stable food provided is strategically purchased through food bank and wholesale channels. The remaining is donated through the Chico Food Project, annual food drives, food rescue and direct donations. Organic and sustainably grown produce is purchased through the University Farm's Organic Vegetable Project and other regional produce distributors.