Thursday, September 16
Riverside, CA
7:00 PM
UC Riverside
vs
CSU Bakersfield
Photo by: UCR Athletics Media Relations
Men's Soccer Homestand Continues Thursday vs. No. 17 CSU Bakersfield
9/14/2010 5:04:26 PM | Men's Soccer
Riverside—The UC Riverside Men's Soccer Team (2-3-0) has already doubled its win total from a year ago, and needs just two goals to match its scoring output from all of 2009. Next up, however, is a home match against CSU Bakersfield (3-0-0) on Thursday at 7 pm PT. The Roadrunners are currently ranked 27th in the nation in the NSCAA/HendrickCars.com rankings and 17th in the Soccer America poll.
Already this season, CSUB has victories over Big West opponents UC Santa Barbara (1-0 in overtime) and UC Davis (3-1). The team's most recent win came in a 2-0 decision at San Francisco.
After back-to-back 2-1 overtime losses, including one to 17th ranked UCLA, UC Riverside got back on the winning track Monday with a 1-0 win over Biola in the Highlanders home opener.
This is the fourth meeting between UC Riverside and CSU Bakersfield, and the Roadrunners have won each of the past two matches including a 3-2 win on September 11, 2009.
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 10 goals in 5 matches this season.
TAKING OFFENSE II
Alex Racca has 3 goals in 5 matches this year for the Highlanders which already matches the team individual high from a season ago.
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.
DOUBLE YOUR PLEASURE
Five matches into the 2010 season, and the Highlanders have already doubled their win total from a year ago.
DOUBLE YOUR PLEASURE II
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 2 overtime matches so far this season, losing both by identical 2-1 scores. UC Riverside hasn’t won an overtime match since a 2-1 victory on November 12, 2005 at Cal State Fullerton—a span of 15 overtime contests.
CLOSE CALLS
The Highlanders lost 9 matches during the 2009 season by 1 goal, and all 3 of their losses this season are by just 1 goal.
Already this season, CSUB has victories over Big West opponents UC Santa Barbara (1-0 in overtime) and UC Davis (3-1). The team's most recent win came in a 2-0 decision at San Francisco.
After back-to-back 2-1 overtime losses, including one to 17th ranked UCLA, UC Riverside got back on the winning track Monday with a 1-0 win over Biola in the Highlanders home opener.
This is the fourth meeting between UC Riverside and CSU Bakersfield, and the Roadrunners have won each of the past two matches including a 3-2 win on September 11, 2009.
| Highlanders vs. Roadrunners Match Capsule | ||
| UC Riverside | CSU Bakersfield |
|
| 2009 Record & Stats |
1-16-1 | 8-7-2 |
| 2010 Record & Stats |
2-3-0 |
3-0-0 |
| 2010 Schedule | 2010 Schedule | |
| 2010 Roster | 2010 Roster |
|
| Conference | Big West | Independent |
| Current Streak | W 1 |
W 3 |
| Most Recent Box Score |
W, 1-0 vs. Biola |
W, 2-0 at San Francisco |
| Next Opponent | Sept. 24 vs. Air Force |
Sept. 19 at St. Mary's |
| Top Scorer |  Sophomore 3 goals, 1 assist 7 points |
 Jesus SanchezSophomore 2 goals, 0 assists 4 points |
| Top Keeper |
 Junior 5 matches played 1.44 gaa, 20 saves |
 Eric ShannonSophomore 3 matches played 0.33 gaa, 14 saves |
| All-Time Record vs. CSU Bakersfield |
0-2-1 (View All-Time Results) |
|
| 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 10 goals in 5 matches this season.
TAKING OFFENSE II
Alex Racca has 3 goals in 5 matches this year for the Highlanders which already matches the team individual high from a season ago.
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.
DOUBLE YOUR PLEASURE
Five matches into the 2010 season, and the Highlanders have already doubled their win total from a year ago.
DOUBLE YOUR PLEASURE II
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 2 overtime matches so far this season, losing both by identical 2-1 scores. UC Riverside hasn’t won an overtime match since a 2-1 victory on November 12, 2005 at Cal State Fullerton—a span of 15 overtime contests.
CLOSE CALLS
The Highlanders lost 9 matches during the 2009 season by 1 goal, and all 3 of their losses this season are by just 1 goal.
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