Saturday, November 1
Irvine, Calif.
7:00 pm
University of California, Riverside
4-9-4, 2-6-1
2
at
3
UC Irvine
9-3-6, 4-0-5
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| UC Riverside | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| UC Irvine | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Highlanders Drop Heartbreaker in Irvine
11/1/2025 10:59:00 PM | Men's Soccer
RIVERSIDE, Calif. – The Highlanders' final contest of 2025 ended in a 3-2 loss at UC Irvine. The last time UCR took to the pitch they came out on top 1-0 against Cal State Bakersfield, a week ago tonight. UC Irvine entered the match fourth in the standings and looking to better their chances at hosting a first round Big West Tournament match.
The Anteaters got on the board first when Misael Gonzalez Lopez scored his seventh goal of the year. He knocked it just inside the left post in the 28'.
UCR knotted it up at one just before the end of the first half. Ethan Gonzalez had a strong strike that deflected off UCI's Joe O'Shaughnessy's hand and inside the left post.
With the score tied, the Anteaters took the lead again, this time two minutes into the second. Marcus Lee scored his first of two on the night for UCI. Lee's second of the match came ten minutes later in the 58' putting the Anteaters up 3-1.
The Highlanders fought back as Brady Elliott scored off a corner kick in the 75'. Ethan Gonzalez put it the perfect spot for Elliott and his first goal as a Highlander. UCR had a couple of chances late but the UCI's defense held firm.
For the Highlanders their season ends with a 4-9-4 overall record and a 2-6-1 Big West record.
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The Anteaters got on the board first when Misael Gonzalez Lopez scored his seventh goal of the year. He knocked it just inside the left post in the 28'.
UCR knotted it up at one just before the end of the first half. Ethan Gonzalez had a strong strike that deflected off UCI's Joe O'Shaughnessy's hand and inside the left post.
With the score tied, the Anteaters took the lead again, this time two minutes into the second. Marcus Lee scored his first of two on the night for UCI. Lee's second of the match came ten minutes later in the 58' putting the Anteaters up 3-1.
The Highlanders fought back as Brady Elliott scored off a corner kick in the 75'. Ethan Gonzalez put it the perfect spot for Elliott and his first goal as a Highlander. UCR had a couple of chances late but the UCI's defense held firm.
For the Highlanders their season ends with a 4-9-4 overall record and a 2-6-1 Big West record.
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Team Stats
UCR
UCI
Goals
2
3
Shots
11
15
Shots on Goal
6
7
Saves
4
4
Corners
4
4
Fouls
14
19
Scoring Plays
Misael Gonzalez Lopez (7)
Assisted By: Hunny Yoo
steal on throw-in, through ball, 10 shot through keeper inside left post
27:55
Ethan Gonzalez (1)
clearance to 16, half volley from 25 yards, off keeper hand, left post
44:29
Marcus Lee (2)
Assisted By: Travis Babineau
cleared to right wing, 2 low cross, 30 one-timer from 12 yards
47:47
Marcus Lee (2)
Assisted By: Misael Gonzalez Lopez , Travis Babineau
short corner, 2 to 30 to 2 to 10 to 30, strike from 8 yards
57:22
Brady Elliott (1)
Assisted By: Ethan Gonzalez
corner to unmarked 12, header from 5 yards
74:45
Game Leaders
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
1
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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