Gonzaga University
5-8-3, 1-4-0
Cal Poly
6-6-5, 1-2-2
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Poly | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gonzaga | 1 | 0 | 1 |
10/24/2026 8:37:00 PM | Men's Soccer
SPOKANE, Wash. – Gonzaga men's soccer earned its first Pac-12 Conference victory of the season Saturday night, defeating Cal Poly 1-0 at Luger Field on Senior Night. Senior Terry Watson scored the game-winning goal in the seventh minute, while fellow senior Chema Preciado recorded a shutout to secure the Bulldogs' victory.
With the win, Gonzaga improved to 5-8-3 overall and 1-4-0 in Pac-12 play, while Cal Poly fell to 6-6-5 and 1-2-2 in conference action.
The Bulldogs wasted little time getting on the scoreboard, as Watson found the back of the net just 6:28 into the match. Dylan Cantafio was credited with the assist on Watson's first goal of the season, giving Gonzaga an early 1-0 advantage.
Gonzaga continued to generate offensive opportunities throughout the opening half, recording eight shots, including five on goal. Noah Ervin, Isaac Dalhart and Drew Pedersen each tested Cal Poly goalkeeper Mathew Guerra, but the Bulldogs carried their one-goal lead into halftime.
The Zags maintained their offensive pressure in the second half, with Pedersen leading the attack. The senior finished with a game-high seven shots, including five on goal, and forced four saves from Guerra after the break.
Defensively, Gonzaga held Cal Poly to just four shots in the second half and two shots on goal throughout the match. Preciado made two saves across 90 minutes to preserve the shutout, including a stop on Charlie Hogan in the 79th minute.
Gonzaga finished with a 14-12 advantage in shots and a 9-2 edge in shots on goal. The Bulldogs also earned four corner kicks compared to three for the Mustangs.
The victory marked a memorable Senior Night for the Bulldogs, who celebrated their senior class with their first conference win of the season and a shutout performance in their final regular-season home match.
UP NEXT
Gonzaga heads to Corvallis, Ore., to face Oregon State on Saturday, Oct. 31, continuing Pac-12 Conference play.Â
Players Mentioned
Team Stats
Terry Watson (1)
Assisted By: Dylan Cantafio
GOAL by GON Watson, Terry Assist by Cantafio, Dylan.
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