SAN JOSE, Calif.--Bakersfield defeated San José State in a shootout 4-3 in Western Athletic Conference men's soccer play Friday night.

The difference turned out to be a goal in the 28th minute. The Roadrunners' Joe Masumiya (R-Jr., Lakewood, Calif., Lakewood HS) scored off a free kick from just outside the 18. His shot went over the San José State wall and found the back of the net, past Felix Petermann. It was the first of two goals for Masumiya on the night.

The Spartans struck first in the second half, scoring on a Frankie Beauchamp penalty just 2:11 in the closing frame. A little over 90 seconds later. Masumiya had another free kick, at a sharp angle, which he scored high to the far post, putting Bakersfield (3-6-1, 1-1-0) back ahead 2-1. At the 50:56 mark, Colton Portela got the equalizer, his first collegiate goal. Israel Ayala took a shot from just outside the six, which Roadrunner keeper Nicolas Clever (Fr., Cologne, Germany, Gesamtschule Kuerten) stopped, but didn't control. The rebound came right to Portela who tucked it inside the post for a 2-2 score.

Christian Duarte (So., Houston, Texas, Clear Springs HS) would put the 'Runners up 3-2 with his first goal of the year in the 57th minute. Just under seven minutes later Scott Luedtke (R-Sr., Dallas, Texas, Pearce HS) would make it 4-2 in favor of Bakersfield. Rory Knibbs scored at 78:53 to make it the final 4-3.

CSUB outshot the Spartans 28-12 and held a 11-0 corner kick advantage. Masumiya had a career high eight shots. San José State equaled its goal total for the season with its tallies against the 'Runners. The Roadrunners broke a 375-minute scoreless draught with Masumiya's first goal.

"It was an excellent win on the road," said Bakersfield head coach Simon Tobin. "I thought we dominated the game at one of the toughtest venues in the conference."

Bakersfield travels to Seattle U Sunday afternoon to continue league play. Kick is set for 1 p.m.

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A portion of this release is courtesy of San José State Sports Information