NORTHRIDGE, Calif. – Trinity Western's women's soccer team opened their 2025 campaign on Thursday evening in California, losing 2-1 against NCAA Division I Cal State Northridge at Matador Soccer Field. 
 
Luciana Andrews scored for the Spartans, who outshot the Matadors 9-3, including a 5-3 advantage in shots on goal. Sophie Crowther assisted on the goal.
 
CSUN's Cailey Jackson opened the scoring in the 10th minute before Andrews equalized three minutes later. The home team went ahead for good in the 18th minute on a goal from Yoshi Rubalcava. 
 
TWU had a 4-1 edge in corner kicks.
 
The match marked the first-ever women's soccer contest between TWU and CSUN.
 
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Graham Roxburgh, TWU Head Coach
"It was a good game and we had plenty of chances. I was pleased with our compete level and we grew into the game and likely had a lot of the better chances. It was a great first match for us against a good and athletic team."
 
About Spartan Athletics
As official members of U SPORTS, the Spartans currently compete in 13 sports in the Canada West conference, including women's and men's soccer, volleyball, basketball, hockey, cross country and track & field, as well as women's rugby sevens. TWU also competes as an independent team in men's rugby and women's and men's disc golf. Since TWU entered U SPORTS in 1999, the Spartans have won 14 U SPORTS team championships and 34 Canada West team championships.
 
About Trinity Western University
Recognized for quality, TWU has received seven consecutive A+ rankings for Quality of Teaching and Learning, holds three Canada Research Chairs, and wins national championships in CIS sports. More importantly, lives are changed at TWU through its whole-person, Christ-centred approach to education. With a wide array of undergraduate, graduate, and adult degree-completion programs, TWU equips leaders of character and competence to make a positive impact in the lives of others.  
 
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