Wednesday, September 18
La Verne, CA
7:00 PM
UC Santa Cruz Athletics
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University of La Verne
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UC Santa Cruz
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La Verne
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Men's Soccer Remains Unbeaten with 1-0 Victory Over La Verne
9/18/2024 9:42:00 PM | Men's Soccer
LA VERNE, CA. – The UC Santa Cruz Banana Slugs earned a hard-fought 1-0 victory against the University of La Verne on Friday afternoon. A goal by Nico Herrera-Land in the 44th minute proved to be the difference as UCSC remained unbeaten on the season, improving their record to 4-0-3.
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How It Happened
The first half was tightly contested, with both teams battling for control. UCSC managed to break through just before halftime when Nico Herrera-Land scored in the 44th minute, thanks to a well-placed assist from Emanuel Tames-Kaimowitz. The Banana Slugs created several scoring chances before the goal, with shots on target from Oliver Gill, Joaquin Greenberg, and Tames-Kaimowitz. On the defensive end, goalkeeper Tobias Jacobson-Bell recorded two key saves to keep La Verne scoreless going into the break. UCSC also drew three corners during the first half.
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In the second half, UCSC continued to apply pressure, with Joaquin Greenberg and Soren Groessl adding shots on target. Jacobson-Bell remained solid in goal, making another save to secure the clean sheet and help his team hold on to the 1-0 lead.
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By the Numbers
                 •              Shots: UCSC – 7 (6 on target), La Verne – 7 (3 on target)
                 •              Corners: UCSC – 4, La Verne – 1
                 •              Saves: UCSC (Tobias Jacobson-Bell) – 3
What's Next
The Banana Slugs will travel to Redlands for their next match on Friday, September 20th, as they take on the University of Redlands.
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How It Happened
The first half was tightly contested, with both teams battling for control. UCSC managed to break through just before halftime when Nico Herrera-Land scored in the 44th minute, thanks to a well-placed assist from Emanuel Tames-Kaimowitz. The Banana Slugs created several scoring chances before the goal, with shots on target from Oliver Gill, Joaquin Greenberg, and Tames-Kaimowitz. On the defensive end, goalkeeper Tobias Jacobson-Bell recorded two key saves to keep La Verne scoreless going into the break. UCSC also drew three corners during the first half.
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In the second half, UCSC continued to apply pressure, with Joaquin Greenberg and Soren Groessl adding shots on target. Jacobson-Bell remained solid in goal, making another save to secure the clean sheet and help his team hold on to the 1-0 lead.
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By the Numbers
                 •              Shots: UCSC – 7 (6 on target), La Verne – 7 (3 on target)
                 •              Corners: UCSC – 4, La Verne – 1
                 •              Saves: UCSC (Tobias Jacobson-Bell) – 3
What's Next
The Banana Slugs will travel to Redlands for their next match on Friday, September 20th, as they take on the University of Redlands.
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Team Stats
CSC
ULV
Goals
1
0
Shots
7
7
Shots on Goal
6
3
Saves
3
5
Corners
4
1
Fouls
14
8
Scoring Plays
Nico Herrera-Land (1)
Assisted By: Emanuel Tames-Kaimowitz
GOAL by CSC Herrera-Land, Nico Assist by Tames-Kaimowitz, Emanuel.
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Game Leaders
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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