Chico State Soccer Recap

HILO, Hawaii – Chico State dropped its 2025 season opener Friday afternoon in a narrow 1-0 loss to Hawaii Hilo at Vulcan Soccer Field. The Wildcats fall to 0-1-0, while the Vulcans start their campaign 1-0-0.

Goals

UHH – 31st minute: Elise Flores (Melisa Ranvik)

How it happened

• Hawaii Hilo scored the lone goal of the match in the 31st minute, when Elise Flores converted a pass from Melisa Ranvik.

• Chico State was unable to capitalize on its scoring chances, putting only two shots on target despite seven total attempts.

• The Wildcats applied offensive pressure in the second half with four corner kicks but couldn't find the equalizer.

• Claire Schnabel recorded five saves for Chico State, keeping the Wildcats in the game throughout.

• Hannah Pieri found space four separate occasions, recording four shots and one shot on goal.

• Eight new Wildcats found minutes in their regular season opener in Hilo, holding the No.24 Vulcans to a single goal.

By the Numbers

• Shots: Hawaii Hilo 13, Chico State 7

• Shots on Goal: Hawaii Hilo 6, Chico State 2

• Saves: Claire Schnabel (CHICO) 5, Lydia Keller (UHH) 2

• Corner Kicks: Chico State 4, Hawaii Hilo 2

• Fouls: Hawaii Hilo 16, Chico State 7