After shutting out San Franciso State University 2-0 on Sept. 22, the UCSD women’s soccer team pushed its record to 6-0, and the Triton winning streak had reached 13 games.
Following that victory, the No. 2-ranked Tritons went on the road to face the Golden Eagles of Cal State Los Angeles on Sept. 27.
The Golden Eagles handed the previously-undefeated UCSD team its first loss of the season, 2-1.
Scoreless after one half of play, both teams came out fired up for the second half.
In the 62nd minute of the second half, CSULA sophomore Diane Garcia headed in a goal off a free kick pass from fellow Golden Eagle Paula Wizel.
UCSD transfer Shannon Harrelson answered at the 72:13 mark, receiving a crossing pass from Lauren Jacobs and kicking it past CSULA goalie Alicia Parkhouse.
Tied at one goal apiece through the 85th minute of play, the Golden Eagles capitalized on a fast break from Josee Busilacchi.
Busilacchi sprinted down the left side of the field and placed a perfect cross pass on the foot of Garcia, who sealed the victory with her second goal of the half.
The Tritons out-shot the Golden Eagles 18-10, but were unable to find the back of the net more than one time in this first loss of the season.
UCSD’s next three games will be on the road against Cal State Dominguez Hills, Chico State and rival UC Davis. The Tritons return to Triton Soccer Stadium on Oct. 11 against Cal State Stanislaus.
