Wednesday, October 20
Fullerton, CA
7:00 PM
UC Riverside
at
Cal State Fullerton
Photo by: Gabriel L. Acosta
Men's Soccer Looks To Avenge Earlier 2-1 Loss To Cal State Fullerton
10/19/2010 8:08:14 AM | Men's Soccer
Riverside—The UC Riverside Men's Soccer Team travels to Cal State Fullerton Wednesday for a 7 pm match with the Titans, looking to avenge a 2-1 home loss on October 9 of this year. Fans who are unable to attend the match should visit fullertontitans.com to check on the availability of GameTracker to follow the match on their computers.
The Highlanders are coming off of their highest scoring conference match in more than five years as they peppered the UC Santa Barbara defense for three goals on Sunday evening. The seven combined goals in the match were the most in a Big West contest since UC Irvine topped Cal State Fullerton by a 4-3 decision on November 2, 2005. The last time a Big West match featured more than seven goals was on October 17, 2004 when UC Riverside upended Cal Poly, 5-4.
In the most recent meeting between the Highlanders and Titans, Tyler Wilson's header in the sixth minute provided UCR with its lone goal and tied the score at one apiece. Cal State Fullerton scored the game winner with 3:12 remaining in the first period, as the 2-1 advantage held up the rest of the way through a scoreless second half.
Fullerton's win over UC Riverside was the first in a three-match winning streak for the Titans: they topped Cal State Northridge on the road by a 3-1 score and beat Hope International 1-0 at Titan Stadium.
GAME NOTES
TAKING OFFENSE
The Highlanders scored 22 goals during the 2008 season but managed just 12 a year ago. The team returns its top four point scorers from 2009, however, and already has 16 goals in 13 matches this season.
TAKING OFFENSE II
Alex Racca has 4 goals in 13 matches this year for the Highlanders which already betters the team individual high from a season ago.
LENDING A HELPING FOOT
UC Riverside’s Arnie Sanchez and Joel Garcia each have 4 assists on the year. The last time the Highlanders had a player record more than 4 assists in a single season was back in 2006 when Andrew Villalobos was credited with 5.
OFFENSIVE EXPLOSION
The Highlanders' three goals against UC Santa Barbara on Oct. 17 were the most they have scored in a Big West Conference match since a 5-0 win over Cal Poly on November 4, 2005. The seven combined goals in the 4-3 Gauchos win were the most in a Big West Conference match this season and the most since UC Irvine topped Cal State Fullerton by a 4-3 decision on November 2, 2005. The last time a Big West match featured more than seven goals was on October 17, 2004 when UC Riverside upended Cal Poly, 5-4.
TRIPLE LINDY
The Highlanders tripled their win total from a year ago in just the seventh match of the 2010 season.
DOUBLE YOUR PLEASURE
Joel Garcia and Aaron Long each scored 2 goals in the Highlanders 5-0 win over Alabama A&M on September 4, tying the team record for individual goals in a match. It was the first time in the history of the program that two players had score multiple goals in a single match.
BONUS PLAY
The Highlanders have played 5 overtime matches so far this season, losing two by identical 2-1 scores, dropping two more by 1-0 scores, and finishing one in a 1-1 tie. UC Riverside last won an overtime match in a 2-1 victory on November 12, 2005 at Cal State Fullerton—a span of 18 overtime contests (0-6-12).
CLOSE CALLS
The Highlanders lost 9 matches during the 2009 season by 1 goal, and 7 of their 9 losses this season are by just 1 goal including their last four straight.
The Highlanders are coming off of their highest scoring conference match in more than five years as they peppered the UC Santa Barbara defense for three goals on Sunday evening. The seven combined goals in the match were the most in a Big West contest since UC Irvine topped Cal State Fullerton by a 4-3 decision on November 2, 2005. The last time a Big West match featured more than seven goals was on October 17, 2004 when UC Riverside upended Cal Poly, 5-4.
In the most recent meeting between the Highlanders and Titans, Tyler Wilson's header in the sixth minute provided UCR with its lone goal and tied the score at one apiece. Cal State Fullerton scored the game winner with 3:12 remaining in the first period, as the 2-1 advantage held up the rest of the way through a scoreless second half.
Fullerton's win over UC Riverside was the first in a three-match winning streak for the Titans: they topped Cal State Northridge on the road by a 3-1 score and beat Hope International 1-0 at Titan Stadium.
| Highlanders vs. Titans Match Capsule | ||
| UC Riverside | Cal St. Fullerton |
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| 2009 Record & Stats |
1-16-1, 0-9-1 | 8-9-2, 4-5-1 |
| 2010 Record & Stats |
3-9-1, 0-5-0 |
5-6-2, 3-2-0 |
| 2010 Schedule | 2010 Schedule | |
| 2010 Roster | 2010 Roster |
|
| Conference | Big West | Big West |
| Current Streak | L 5 |
W 3 |
| Most Recent Box Score |
L, 4-3 vs. UC Santa Barbara |
W, 1-0 vs. Hope International |
| Next Opponent | Oct. 27 vs. UC Irvine |
Oct. 23 at UC Irvine |
| Top Scorer |  Alex RaccaSophomore 4 goals, 2 assists 10 points |
 Nick PosthumaJunior 5 goals, 1 assists 11 points |
| Top Keeper |
 Nick GoldreichJunior 13 matches played 1.67 gaa, 59 saves |
 Trevor WhiddonJunior 13 matches played 1.40 gaa, 75 saves |
| All-Time Record vs. Cal St. Fullerton |
5-12-2 (View All-Time Results) |
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| Current Streak Against | L 2 |
|
GAME NOTES
TAKING OFFENSE
The Highlanders scored 22 goals during the 2008 season but managed just 12 a year ago. The team returns its top four point scorers from 2009, however, and already has 16 goals in 13 matches this season.
TAKING OFFENSE II
Alex Racca has 4 goals in 13 matches this year for the Highlanders which already betters the team individual high from a season ago.
LENDING A HELPING FOOT
UC Riverside’s Arnie Sanchez and Joel Garcia each have 4 assists on the year. The last time the Highlanders had a player record more than 4 assists in a single season was back in 2006 when Andrew Villalobos was credited with 5.
OFFENSIVE EXPLOSION
The Highlanders' three goals against UC Santa Barbara on Oct. 17 were the most they have scored in a Big West Conference match since a 5-0 win over Cal Poly on November 4, 2005. The seven combined goals in the 4-3 Gauchos win were the most in a Big West Conference match this season and the most since UC Irvine topped Cal State Fullerton by a 4-3 decision on November 2, 2005. The last time a Big West match featured more than seven goals was on October 17, 2004 when UC Riverside upended Cal Poly, 5-4.
TRIPLE LINDY
The Highlanders tripled their win total from a year ago in just the seventh match of the 2010 season.
DOUBLE YOUR PLEASURE
Joel Garcia and Aaron Long each scored 2 goals in the Highlanders 5-0 win over Alabama A&M on September 4, tying the team record for individual goals in a match. It was the first time in the history of the program that two players had score multiple goals in a single match.
BONUS PLAY
The Highlanders have played 5 overtime matches so far this season, losing two by identical 2-1 scores, dropping two more by 1-0 scores, and finishing one in a 1-1 tie. UC Riverside last won an overtime match in a 2-1 victory on November 12, 2005 at Cal State Fullerton—a span of 18 overtime contests (0-6-12).
CLOSE CALLS
The Highlanders lost 9 matches during the 2009 season by 1 goal, and 7 of their 9 losses this season are by just 1 goal including their last four straight.
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