Wednesday, September 29
Irvine, CA
7:00 PM
UC Riverside
at
UC Irvine
Photo by: Gabriel L. Acosta
Big West Conference Play Begins For Men's Soccer Wednesday At UC Irvine
9/28/2010 9:30:08 AM | Men's Soccer
Riverside—The UC Riverside Men's Soccer Team finished its non-conference schedule last weekend with a 1-1 tie against Loyola Marymount which improved the team's record to 3-4-1. That marks the best record the team has had through eight matches since the 2007 season (3-3-2).
The Highlanders will be tested early in conference competition as they travel to UC Irvine this Wednesday for a 7 pm PT tilt. The Anteaters boast a 7-1-0 record, and are ranked 12th in the NSCAA/adidas poll. Fans who are unable to attend the match may follow it on-line via GameTracker.
The Highlanders are 2-2-1 over their past five matches with both losses coming to Top-25 teams in UCLA and CSU Bakersfield.
UC Irvine was picked to finish second in the Big West according to the preseason poll of conference coaches, and they have lived up to that billing thus far with just one loss on their ledger.
UCR and UCI had two common opponents on their non-conference schedules—Air Force and CSU Bakersfield. The Anteaters went 2-0 against the pair, defeating the Falcons, 5-0, and the RoadRunners by a 4-0 score. The Highlanders split those games defeating Air Force, 1-0, and falling to CSU Baskersfield by a 3-0 final.
The Highlanders and Anteaters have faced off against one another on 18 occasions since UC Riverside made the transition to Division I. UC Irvine has won each of the last four matches between the clubs including the most recent 1-0 result on November 4, 2009 (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 8 matches this season.
TAKING OFFENSE II
Alex Racca has 3 goals in 8 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
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.
THE .500 MARK
The Highlanders are 3-4-1 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 3 overtime matches so far this season, losing two by identical 2-1 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 16 overtime contests (0-4-12).
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.
The Highlanders will be tested early in conference competition as they travel to UC Irvine this Wednesday for a 7 pm PT tilt. The Anteaters boast a 7-1-0 record, and are ranked 12th in the NSCAA/adidas poll. Fans who are unable to attend the match may follow it on-line via GameTracker.
The Highlanders are 2-2-1 over their past five matches with both losses coming to Top-25 teams in UCLA and CSU Bakersfield.
UC Irvine was picked to finish second in the Big West according to the preseason poll of conference coaches, and they have lived up to that billing thus far with just one loss on their ledger.
UCR and UCI had two common opponents on their non-conference schedules—Air Force and CSU Bakersfield. The Anteaters went 2-0 against the pair, defeating the Falcons, 5-0, and the RoadRunners by a 4-0 score. The Highlanders split those games defeating Air Force, 1-0, and falling to CSU Baskersfield by a 3-0 final.
The Highlanders and Anteaters have faced off against one another on 18 occasions since UC Riverside made the transition to Division I. UC Irvine has won each of the last four matches between the clubs including the most recent 1-0 result on November 4, 2009 (Box Score / Recap).
| Highlanders vs. Anteaters Match Capsule | ||
| UC Riverside | UC Irvine |
|
| 2009 Record & Stats |
1-16-1, 0-9-1 | 15-7-0, 6-4-0 |
| 2010 Record & Stats |
3-4-1, 0-0-0 |
7-1-0, 0-0-0 |
| 2010 Schedule | 2010 Schedule | |
| 2010 Roster | 2010 Roster |
|
| Conference | Big West | Big West |
| Current Streak | T 1 |
W 2 |
| Most Recent Box Score |
T, 1-1 vs. Loyola Marymount |
W, 4-0 at UNLV |
| Next Opponent | Oct. 2 vs. Cal Poly |
Oct. 2 at Drake |
| Top Scorer |  Arnie SanchezSenior 2 goals, 4 assists 8 points |
 Spencer ThompsonSenior &  Amani WalkerSenior 4 goals, 2 assists 10 points |
| Top Keeper |
 Nick GoldreichJunior 8 matches played 1.36 gaa, 40 saves |
 Andrew FonteinJunior 8 matches played 0.25 gaa, 22 saves |
| All-Time Record vs. UC Irvine |
4-11-3 (View All-Time Results) |
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| Current Streak Against | L 4 |
|
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 8 matches this season.
TAKING OFFENSE II
Alex Racca has 3 goals in 8 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
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.
THE .500 MARK
The Highlanders are 3-4-1 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 3 overtime matches so far this season, losing two by identical 2-1 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 16 overtime contests (0-4-12).
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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