Sunday, September 26
Riverside, CA
7:00 PM
UC Riverside
vs
Loyola Marymount
Photo by: UCR Athletics Media Relations
Men's Soccer Looks To Even Record Sunday Against Loyola Marymount
9/25/2010 2:30:55 PM | Men's Soccer
Riverside—The UC Riverside Men's Soccer Team is 3-4-0 on the season following Friday evening's 1-0 win over Air Force at the UCR Soccer Stadium. Next up is a Sunday 7 pm PT home meeting with Loyola Marymount in the Highlanders' final non-conference match before the start of Big West play. Fans who are unable to attend the match may follow along on their computers or mobile devices via LiveStats.
A win over the Lions would raise UC Riverside's record to the .500 mark. The last time the Highlanders were at .500 was on November 7, 2007 when a 2-0 win over UC Irvine improved their record to 5-5-6. A win over LMU would also tie the school record for non-conference wins in a season set by the 2003 squad which went 4-4-0 outside of Big West competition.
The Lions are 4-3-0 on the year following a 4-1 win over Cal Poly on September 23. That win snapped a three-match losing streak for Loyola Marymount which included losses to Butler (3-1), Sacramento State (1-0) and San Jose State (2-1). LMU has one other win on the year against a Big West opponent—a 2-0 victory over Cal State Northridge on September 5.
The Highlanders and Lions have met on five prior occasions with LMU winning all five. The most recent meeting between the teams was also its closest in terms of a result, as Loyola Marymount picked up a 1-0 win last year on September 24. The Lions were ranked 20th in the nation at the time.
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 11 goals in 7 matches this season.
TAKING OFFENSE II
Alex Racca has 3 goals in 7 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.
TRIPLE LINDY
Seven matches into the 2010 season, and the Highlanders have already tripled their win total from a year ago.
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.
THE .500 MARK
The Highlanders are 3-4-0 on the season. The last time the men's soccer team had a .500 record was on November 7, 2007 when a 2-0 win over UC Irvine raised their record to 5-5-6.
BONUS PLAY
The Highlanders have played 2 overtime matches so far this season, losing both by identical 2-1 scores. UC Riverside last won an overtime match in a 2-1 victory on November 12, 2005 at Cal State Fullerton—a span of 15 overtime contests (0-4-11).
CLOSE CALLS
The Highlanders lost 9 matches during the 2009 season by 1 goal, and 3 of their 4 losses this season are by just 1 goal.
A win over the Lions would raise UC Riverside's record to the .500 mark. The last time the Highlanders were at .500 was on November 7, 2007 when a 2-0 win over UC Irvine improved their record to 5-5-6. A win over LMU would also tie the school record for non-conference wins in a season set by the 2003 squad which went 4-4-0 outside of Big West competition.
The Lions are 4-3-0 on the year following a 4-1 win over Cal Poly on September 23. That win snapped a three-match losing streak for Loyola Marymount which included losses to Butler (3-1), Sacramento State (1-0) and San Jose State (2-1). LMU has one other win on the year against a Big West opponent—a 2-0 victory over Cal State Northridge on September 5.
The Highlanders and Lions have met on five prior occasions with LMU winning all five. The most recent meeting between the teams was also its closest in terms of a result, as Loyola Marymount picked up a 1-0 win last year on September 24. The Lions were ranked 20th in the nation at the time.
| Highlanders vs. Lions Match Capsule | ||
| UC Riverside | Loyola Marymount |
|
| 2009 Record & Stats |
1-16-1 | 10-9-2 |
| 2010 Record & Stats |
3-4-0 |
4-3-0 |
| 2010 Schedule | 2010 Schedule | |
| 2010 Roster | 2010 Roster |
|
| Conference | Big West | WCC |
| Current Streak | W 1 |
W 1 |
| Most Recent Box Score |
W, 1-0 vs. Air Forice |
W, 4-1 at Cal Poly |
| Next Opponent | Sept. 29 at UC Irvine |
Oct. 1 at San Francisco |
| Top Scorer |  Alex RaccaSophomore 3 goals, 1 assist 7 points |
 Artur JozkowiczJunior 4 goals, 0 assists 8 points |
| Top Keeper |
 Nick GoldreichJunior 6 matches played 1.71 gaa, 26 saves |
 Jack McCormackJunior 6 matches played 1.00 gaa, 19 saves |
| All-Time Record vs. LMU |
0-5-0 (View All-Time Results) |
|
| Current Streak Against | L 5 |
|
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 11 goals in 7 matches this season.
TAKING OFFENSE II
Alex Racca has 3 goals in 7 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.
TRIPLE LINDY
Seven matches into the 2010 season, and the Highlanders have already tripled their win total from a year ago.
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.
THE .500 MARK
The Highlanders are 3-4-0 on the season. The last time the men's soccer team had a .500 record was on November 7, 2007 when a 2-0 win over UC Irvine raised their record to 5-5-6.
BONUS PLAY
The Highlanders have played 2 overtime matches so far this season, losing both by identical 2-1 scores. UC Riverside last won an overtime match in a 2-1 victory on November 12, 2005 at Cal State Fullerton—a span of 15 overtime contests (0-4-11).
CLOSE CALLS
The Highlanders lost 9 matches during the 2009 season by 1 goal, and 3 of their 4 losses this season are by just 1 goal.
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