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Zenden Hart
Hannah Walker
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UC Irvine UCI (6-5-2, 2-1-1)
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CSU Bakersfield CSUB (3-2-6, 0-0-4)
UC Irvine UCI
(6-5-2, 2-1-1)
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CSU Bakersfield CSUB
(3-2-6, 0-0-4)
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UC Irvine UCI 0 0 0
CSU Bakersfield CSUB 0 0 0

Game Recap: Men's Soccer |

Bakersfield Earn Big West Point in Scoreless Draw With UC Irvine

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – CSU Bakersfield men's soccer earned another point in Big West play Saturday night, battling UC Irvine to a 0-0 draw at Main Soccer Field. Goalkeeper Zenden Hart came up with three saves, including a crucial penalty-kick stop, to help the Runners secure the shutout and continue a strong week defending their home field.
 
Key Facts
  • The Runners earned another point in the Big West standings with the scoreless draw.
  • Zenden Hart recorded three saves, including a penalty-kick save in the first half.
  • Bakersfield secured back-to-back shutouts during a successful week defending home field.
  • The Runners held UC Irvine scoreless despite facing eight shots, four of which were on target.
 
How It Happened

Bakersfield and UC Irvine battled through a scoreless first half, with Hart making two saves before the break. His biggest moment came in the 16th minute, when he denied Gage Lyons from the penalty spot to keep the Anteaters off the scoreboard.

The defensive battle continued after halftime, as both sides looked for a breakthrough. Hart added another save in the second half, while the Runners continued to hold firm defensively. Bakersfield created late opportunities of its own, putting two shots on target in the second half, but neither side found the back of the net as the match finished 0-0.
 
What's Next?
The `Runners head to Oregon to face the Beavers in their next road matchup:
  • CSUB vs. Oregon State
    • Wednesday, Oct. 14, 7 p.m. (PT)
    • Corvallis, Ore. / Paul Lorenz Field
  • Fans can purchase tickets for CSUB home events online at GoRunners.com/Tickets
    • Skip the line, buy online!
 
 
~GoRunners.com~
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