Saturday, October 9
Riverside, CA
7:00 PM
UC Riverside
vs
Cal State Fullerton
Photo by: UCR Athletics Media Relations
Men's Soccer Hosts Cal State Fullerton Titans Saturday at 7 pm PT
10/6/2010 9:00:04 AM | Men's Soccer
Riverside—The UC Riverside Men's Soccer Team is looking to rebound from last weekend's 1-0, overtime loss to Cal Poly as the Highlanders host Cal State Fullerton this Saturday, October 9 at 7 pm PT. Fans who are unable to attend the match may follow along on their computers and mobile devices via LiveStats.
The Highlanders are 3-6-1 on the season while the Titans are 2-6-2 following a 3-0 loss Wednesday night at UC Santa Barbara. Big West coaches picked Cal State Fullerton to finish fifth in the conference in the preseason, but the Titans already have a 1-0 overtime win over the Gauchos who were picked to finish first.
UCR and Cal State Fullerton have two common opponents so far in 2010—UCLA and San Jose State. Both teams dropped one-goal decisions to the Bruins, while the Highlanders lost to the Spartans 3-2 and the Titans were shut out 3-0.
UC Riverside and Cal State Fullerton have played one another 18 times since the Highlanders made the transition to Division I. The Titans own an 11-5-2 advantage in those matches including a 2-0 win in their most recent match from a year ago (box score / recap).
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 12 goals in 10 matches this season.
TAKING OFFENSE II
Alex Racca has 3 goals in 10 matches this year for the Highlanders which already matches the team individual high from a season ago.
NICKY GAA GAA
Nick Goldreich enters today's match with a goals against average (GAA) of 1.49 whch would be the third lowest in the Division I history of the program should he maintain it.
LENDING A HELPING FOOT
UC Riverside’s Arnie Sanchez has 4 assists already 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.
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 4 overtime matches so far this season, losing two by identical 2-1 scores, dropping another by a 1-0 score, 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 17 overtime contests (0-5-12).
CLOSE CALLS
The Highlanders lost 9 matches during the 2009 season by 1 goal, and 4 of their 6 losses this season are by just 1 goal.
The Highlanders are 3-6-1 on the season while the Titans are 2-6-2 following a 3-0 loss Wednesday night at UC Santa Barbara. Big West coaches picked Cal State Fullerton to finish fifth in the conference in the preseason, but the Titans already have a 1-0 overtime win over the Gauchos who were picked to finish first.
UCR and Cal State Fullerton have two common opponents so far in 2010—UCLA and San Jose State. Both teams dropped one-goal decisions to the Bruins, while the Highlanders lost to the Spartans 3-2 and the Titans were shut out 3-0.
UC Riverside and Cal State Fullerton have played one another 18 times since the Highlanders made the transition to Division I. The Titans own an 11-5-2 advantage in those matches including a 2-0 win in their most recent match from a year ago (box score / recap).
| Highlanders vs. Titans Match Capsule | ||
| UC Riverside | Cal St. Fullerton |
|
| 2009 Record & Stats |
1-16-1, 0-9-1 | 8-9-2, 4-5-1 |
| 2010 Record & Stats |
3-6-1, 0-2-0 |
2-6-2, 1-2-0 |
| 2010 Schedule | 2010 Schedule | |
| 2010 Roster | 2010 Roster |
|
| Conference | Big West | Big West |
| Current Streak | L 2 |
L 2 |
| Most Recent Box Score |
L, 1-0 (OT) vs. Cal Poly |
Oct. 6 at UCSB |
| Next Opponent | Oct. 13 at UC Davis |
Oct. 13 at Cal St. Northridge |
| Top Scorer |  Arnie SanchezSenior 2 goals, 4 assists 8 points |
 Nick PosthumaJunior 4 goals, 0 assists 8 points |
| Top Keeper |
 Nick GoldreichJunior 10 matches played 1.49 gaa, 50 saves |
 Trevor WhiddonJunior 10 matches played 1.61 gaa, 60 saves |
| All-Time Record vs. Cal St. Fullerton |
5-11-2 (View All-Time Results) |
|
| Current Streak Against | L 1 |
|
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 12 goals in 10 matches this season.
TAKING OFFENSE II
Alex Racca has 3 goals in 10 matches this year for the Highlanders which already matches the team individual high from a season ago.
NICKY GAA GAA
Nick Goldreich enters today's match with a goals against average (GAA) of 1.49 whch would be the third lowest in the Division I history of the program should he maintain it.
| Goals Against Average | |||
| (min 45 minutes per team match) | |||
| 1.03 | Charles Alamo | 21 goals, 1,839:09 minutes | 2007 |
| 1.18 | Charles Alamo | 11 goals, 838:04 minutes | 2003 |
| 1.49 | Nick Goldreich | 15 goals, 908:54 minutes | 2010 |
| 1.58 | Jordan King | 21 goals, 1193:26 minutes | 2005 |
| 1.79 | Josh Alexander | 17 goals, 853:54 minutes | 2003 |
LENDING A HELPING FOOT
UC Riverside’s Arnie Sanchez has 4 assists already 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.
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 4 overtime matches so far this season, losing two by identical 2-1 scores, dropping another by a 1-0 score, 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 17 overtime contests (0-5-12).
CLOSE CALLS
The Highlanders lost 9 matches during the 2009 season by 1 goal, and 4 of their 6 losses this season are by just 1 goal.
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