SAN FRANCISCO– The 14^th ranked Sonoma State Seawolves (6-1-2, 4-01 CCAA) snapped the SF State Gators' three-game winning streak with a 1-0 win over their hosts this afternoon in a conference match-up at Cox Stadium.  Kristal Luna on a free kick from 25-yards out in the 52^nd minute that went into the top right of the Gator net for the game-winner.

This was the Gators' first loss since opening up the season 0-2 on September 7, a stretch of seven matches.  During that stretch, SF State was 6-0-1.   

The Seawolves outshot SF State 16-8 including 6-2 on shot on goal attempts.  Sonoma State also held a slim 2-1 advantage in corner kicks. The Gators had a chance to take an early lead, but Bianca Lowe's shot was stopped by Ashley Luis in the 14^th minute. 

Sonoma State had a chance to take a lead, but Karin Nordin made one of her five saves on the afternoon stopping Katie Mohr's shot in the 31^st minute.  Both teams had a chance late in the half to take the lead, but the Gators' Kayleen Belda saw her attempt sail high in the 40^th minute and Katie Mohr's shot went wide right in the 42^nd minute to send the match in the halftime scoreless.

The match remained scoreless until the 52^nd minute, when Kristal Luna scored what proved to be the game-winner off a free kick.

SF State (6-3-1, 2-1-1 CCAA) had its only chance to tie the match in the 78^th minute but Hanna Ghamari's shot on goal attempt was stopped by Luis.

Luis ended up with two saves on the day.

The Gators will continue their brief two-game home stand with a 11:30am starting CCAA match this Sunday morning against Humboldt State.  The Lumberjacks lost 1-0 at Cal State Monterey Bay today in Seaside. 

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