THOUSAND OAKS, CA. – The UC Santa Cruz Banana Slugs fough to a 1-1 draw against the reigning National Champions, Cal Lutheran University on Saturday, extending their record to 5-2-5. A goal from Camille Anneet in the second half secured the result for UCSC.
 
How It Happened
In the first half, UCSC controlled much of the game with six shot attempts, five of which were on target. They also earned three corners but were unable to convert those opportunities. Goalkeeper Ainsley Gove made four key saves to keep the match scoreless going into halftime.
 
The Banana Slugs broke the deadlock in the 56th minute with a goal from Camille Anneet. However, Cal Lutheran equalized late in the match with a goal in the 84th minute. Despite six more shot attempts in the second half, UCSC could not reclaim the lead, and the game ended in a 1-1 draw.
 
By the Numbers
                  •               Shots: UCSC – 12 (9 on target), Cal Lutheran – 12 (6 on target)
                  •               Corners: UCSC – 3, Cal Lutheran – 6
 
What's Next
The Banana Slugs will head to Oakland, Ca. to face Lincoln University on Wednesday, October 9th.