The UCSD men’s soccer team’s winning streak ended Oct. 5 with a 0-4 loss to Cal State Bakersfield.
In front of a crowd of over 400 people in Bakersfield, the Roadrunners produced their biggest offensive output of the season, outshooting the Tritons 12-10 and scoring over three goals for the first time this season.
Roadrunner Mark Melling, from Preston, England, got Bakersfield started early, sending a cross pass to Armondo Morales who headed it into the net only 8 minutes into the game for his team’s first goal.
The Roadrunners’ second goal came in the 32nd minute, when Alfredo Chavez capitalized on some nifty passes by his teammates to give Bakersfield a 2-0 lead.
The Tritons lost a man in the 38th minute after junior defender Burke Fathy was ejected for an illegal tackle. The Roadrunners capitalized, scoring on a header by Lawrence Miscavich off a corner kick.
In the second half, the UCSD defense stepped it up a notch and held Bakersfield scoreless until the 83rd minute, when Alex Camacho scored for the Roadrunners to seal the victory. The Tritons had several scoring opportunities in the beginning of the second half, but were unable to take advantage.
Freshman Roadrunner goalie earned the shutout by posting three saves, while Jeremy Cookson tallied one save for UCSD.
With the loss, the Tritons fall to 4-8 overall and 4-6 in the CCAA. Cal State Bakersfield evens its record to 7-7 overall and 4-4 in the CCAA.