Get to Know CSUB Men's Soccer: Goalkeepers

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – Heading into his second season at the helm of the Cal State Bakersfield men's soccer program, Head Coach Adam Grant has enjoyed the luxury of a full offseason to continue building his program. With a few successful exhibitions in the rearview mirror and the official season kickoff set for Thursday, Aug. 22, Grant and the Roadrunners benefit from returning a large group of veterans while welcoming a handful of talented newcomers to the 2024 squad.

Before the season officially starts, we want to introduce fans to the team, providing more insight into the person behind the name, number, and uniform. First up in our position-by-position breakdown of the `Runner men's soccer team, meet Bakersfield's goalkeepers.

Notable

Grant on the group of netminders: "This group is really competitive. Under Boog (Goalkeeper Coach Brandon Hearron) they have been working really hard. It's a position we'll be strong in and it's obviously so important for our team and how we play, especially building out of the back."
Grant on the team's veterans: "Experience and determination to be successful are some of our strengths. They have a great idea of what Division I soccer looks like, and what The Big West looks like, and that's invaluable."

`Runner Goalkeepers

#1 Zenden Hart (Newcomer)
- 6-foot-0, junior
- Native of Central Coast, Australia
- Transferred to CSUB from St. John's University
- Started 11 times as a true freshman, earning Big EAST Freshman of the Week three times
- Suited up for the Australian U17 National Team
- Helped club team to four NPL Premier titles in as many years (2016-2019)
#22 Nicko Molina (Returner)
- 6-foot-3, sophomore
- From Nogales, Ariz., went to Nogales High School
- Competed for highly-competitive RSL Arizona club team
- Helped lead club to two Surf Cup Championships
- Plans to major in engineering
#30 Jeshua Lombana (Newcomer)
- 6-foot-1, junior
- Native of Bogota, Colombia, but lived in San Diego for nine years
- Transferred to CSUB in Spring 2024 from Mira Costa College
- At MCC, Goalkeeper Coach was CSUB alum Rodrigo Sarmiento
- Named Pacific Coast Athletic Conference Goalkeeper of the Year
- Led Spartans to first conference title with a 9-1-2 record, including an 11-match unbeaten streak and seven-consecutive shutouts

Up Next on the Schedule

vs. Utah Tech
Thursday, Aug. 22, 7:00 p.m. (PT)
Bakersfield, Calif. / Main Soccer Field
Season Ticket and Single-Game Ticket information available at GoRunners.com/Tickets.

~GoRunners.com~

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Players Mentioned

#22 Nickolas Molina: GK; 6' 3"; Freshman

#30 Jeshua Lombana: GK; 6' 1"; Junior

#1 Zenden Hart: GK; 6' 0"; Junior; He/Him/His

Players Mentioned

#22 Nickolas Molina
: 6' 3"; Freshman
: GK

#30 Jeshua Lombana
: 6' 1"; Junior
: GK

#1 Zenden Hart
: 6' 0"; Junior; He/Him/His
: GK

Players Mentioned

#22 Nickolas Molina

#30 Jeshua Lombana

#1 Zenden Hart

Players Mentioned

#22 Nickolas Molina

#30 Jeshua Lombana

#1 Zenden Hart