Tuesday, October 29
Vallejo, CA
5:00 PM
UC Santa Cruz Athletics
6-1-8
6
at
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California Maritime Academy
2-11-2
1
2
F
UC Santa Cruz
3
3
6
Cal Maritime (CA)
1
0
1
Slugs Trounce Cal Maritime in Tuesday Night Road Match
10/29/2024 9:23:00 PM | Men's Soccer
VALLEJO, Ca. – UC Santa Cruz men's soccer earned a dominant victory against Cal Maritime with a 6-1 victory on Tuesday evening, showcasing an impressive offensive display. The win brings the Banana Slugs' season record to 6-1-8.
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How It Happened
UCSC set the tone early with a goal from Nico Herrera-Land in the 10th minute, taking the lead at 1-0 for the game's first goal. Just four minutes later, Max Beldner doubled the lead, and Herrera-Land scored again in the 20th minute, assisted by Soren Groessl, making it 3-0. Cal Maritime struck back with a goal in the 44th minute, ending the first half at 3-1.
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In the second half, UCSC continued their attack. Acer Cristea scored in the 69th minute, assisted by Caleb Lee, followed by a penalty conversion by Lee in the 80th minute. Torin Volkamer added a sixth goal shortly after in the 81st minute to finish the scoring. Goalkeeper Tobias Jacobson-Bell made three saves to secure the result, and the defense held strong, limiting Maritime's opportunities throughout the half.Â
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By the Numbers
• Shots: UCSC – 14 (6 on target), Cal Maritime – 11 (5 on target)
• Corners: UCSC – 3, Cal Maritime – 1
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What's Next
The Banana Slugs will face Claremont Mudd-Scripps on Saturday, November 2nd, at noon in Claremont, California.
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How It Happened
UCSC set the tone early with a goal from Nico Herrera-Land in the 10th minute, taking the lead at 1-0 for the game's first goal. Just four minutes later, Max Beldner doubled the lead, and Herrera-Land scored again in the 20th minute, assisted by Soren Groessl, making it 3-0. Cal Maritime struck back with a goal in the 44th minute, ending the first half at 3-1.
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In the second half, UCSC continued their attack. Acer Cristea scored in the 69th minute, assisted by Caleb Lee, followed by a penalty conversion by Lee in the 80th minute. Torin Volkamer added a sixth goal shortly after in the 81st minute to finish the scoring. Goalkeeper Tobias Jacobson-Bell made three saves to secure the result, and the defense held strong, limiting Maritime's opportunities throughout the half.Â
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By the Numbers
• Shots: UCSC – 14 (6 on target), Cal Maritime – 11 (5 on target)
• Corners: UCSC – 3, Cal Maritime – 1
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What's Next
The Banana Slugs will face Claremont Mudd-Scripps on Saturday, November 2nd, at noon in Claremont, California.
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Team Stats
UC SANTA
CAL MARI
Goals
6
1
Shots
14
11
Shots on Goal
6
5
Saves
4
0
Corners
3
1
Fouls
7
13
Scoring Plays
Nico H.-Land
GOAL by UC Santa Cruz Nico H.-Land (FIRST GOAL)
10:05
Max Beldner
GOAL by UC Santa Cruz Max Beldner
13:48
Nico H.-Land
Assisted By: Soren Groessi
GOAL by UC Santa Cruz Nico H.-Land, Assist by Soren Groessi
19:51
Elijah Mondragon
GOAL by Cal Maritime (CA) Elijah Mondragon
44:12
Acer Cristea
Assisted By: Caleb Lee
GOAL by UC Santa Cruz Acer Cristea, Assist by Caleb Lee
69:05
Caleb Lee
UC Santa Cruz Caleb Lee PENALTY KICK GOAL, goal number 0 for season.
80:36
Torin Volkamer
GOAL by UC Santa Cruz Torin Volkamer
81:27
Game Leaders
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
2
Assists
0
Shots
5
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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