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Game Recap: Men's Soccer |

`Runners Battle UC Riverside To 2-2 Draw

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – CSU Bakersfield battled UC Riverside to a 2-2 draw Wednesday morning at Main Soccer Field, twice taking the lead before the Highlanders found an equalizer in the second half. The `Runners outshot UC Riverside 15-8 but were unable to find a go-ahead goal in the closing minutes.
 
Key Facts
  • Charlie Cazares and Oshea Foster each scored from the penalty spot.
  • CSUB recorded 15 shots compared to UC Riverside's eight.
  • The `Runners held a 2-1 halftime lead before the Highlanders equalized in the 65th minute.
 
How it Happened

The `Runners and Highlanders traded chances throughout a competitive first half, with CSUB breaking through in the 32nd minute. Charlie Cazares converted a penalty kick to give Bakersfield the lead, but UC Riverside responded five minutes later with a long-range strike from Adrian Diaz to even the score.

CSUB regained the advantage just before halftime when Oshea Foster converted a penalty kick in the 44th minute, sending the Runners into the break with a 2-1 lead.

Bakersfield continued to create opportunities after halftime, including a Jakob Lopping attempt that struck the right post in the 57th minute. However, UC Riverside found the equalizer in the 65th minute when Wyatt Ponting finished a pass from Ermias Yohannes.

The `Runners pushed for a winner in the final stages, generating additional chances and corner kicks, but could not convert their opportunities into a decisive goal. CSUB finished with a 15-8 advantage in shots and earned six corner kicks in the second half alone.
 
What's Next?
The `Runners head to Fullerton for their final road match of the regular season as they take on the Titans:
  • CSUB at Cal State Fullerton
    • Saturday, Oct. 24, 7:00 p.m. (PT)
    • Fullerton, Calif. / Titan Stadium
  • Fans can purchase tickets for CSUB home events online at GoRunners.com/Tickets.
    • Skip the line, buy online!
 
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