SAN FRANCISCO---  The San Francisco State Gators dominated this afternoon's match with the Cal State East Bay Pioneers as they defeated their guests 6-1.  With the win, the Gators improve to 8-6-2 overall and 4-5-2 in the CCAA. 

Francisco Saucedo put the Gators on the board in the 38^th minute as he connected on a ball from Andy Altamirano for his first goal in the purple and gold.  The match remained 1-0 San Francisco State until the 56^th minute, when Marco Ruelas connected on a ball from Jesse Rodriguez as the Gators doubled their lead. 

KJ Aho sealed the match for the hosts in the 67^th minute, as he connected on a ball from Ashley Watson to make it 3-0 hosts.  Saucedo connected on his second goal of the season and of the match, three minutes later on another cross from Altamirano.  Ruelas, could not be outdone by Saucedo, as he connected on a corner from Bardia Ohadi in the 74^th minute.

The Gators' final goal came in the 82^nd minute as Ohadi crossed the ball to Jordan Wusstig as the hosts increased their lead to 6-0.  Christian Gonzalez connected on his own missed shot to score the Pioneers' only goal in the 85^th minute.

BACK TO BACK TO BACK:  With their win this afternoon, the Gators recorded their first back to back to back winning seasons in over 30 years.  If they win on Saturday, they will record their first non-losing CCAA season in school history.

SIX GOALS;  The six goals were the most goals by the Gators this season.  Two Gators recorded their first goals of the season in Francisco Saucedo and Marco Ruelas.  Bardia Ohadi also recorded his first two assists of the season.

DOMINATION:  The Gators outshot the Pioneers 27-12 and also held a 11-5 advantage in shot on goals.  They also held a slim 7-=6 corner kick advantage. 

FINAL ONE:  The Gators will one more match left in the regular season.  They will host Stanislaus State this Saturday, October 29 at 2pm.  Prior to the match the Gators will recognize their four seniors.    
-----
Gator Athletics has a proud tradition of competitive success within the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The department offers 12 intercollegiate sports programs: Baseball, Men's and Women's Basketball, Men's and Women's Cross Country, Men's and Women's Soccer, Softball, Women's Track & Field, Women's Volleyball and Men's Wrestling.

Gator Athletics places great emphasis on academic performance as well as athletic achievement. The program offers student athletes the opportunity to reach their educational goals, as well pursue meaningful athletic accomplishments.  For more information, visit SF State Athletics' website, Twitter and Facebook pages.