Box Score SANTA CRUZ, CA. – UC Santa Cruz earned a 1-1 draw against Fresno Pacific University on Wednesday, marking their seventh draw of the season. A late goal by
Soren Groessl helped the Banana Slugs salvage a point after an early own goal put them behind.
How It Happened
The first half saw UCSC fall behind in the 13th minute due to an unfortunate own goal. Despite the setback, the Banana Slugs continued to push forward, drawing three corners and registering two shots on goal, but they couldn't find an equalizer before halftime.
In the second half, UCSC increased the pressure, drawing six more corners. Their efforts were rewarded in the 77th minute when
Soren Groessl scored the tying goal, assisted by
Axel Nyman. Despite both teams' attempts to find a winner, the match ended in a 1-1 draw.
By the Numbers
• Shots: UCSC – 5 (4 on target), Fresno Pacific – 5 (1 on target)
• Corners: UCSC – 9, Fresno Pacific – 2
What's Next
The Banana Slugs will head to Thousand Oaks to face Cal Lutheran University on Saturday, October 19th.
