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Tuesday, Sept 28, 2010

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Cal Poly’s early goal proves decisive SDSU drops last nonconference match in the 90-degree heat ELI BALDRIGE S TA F F W R I T E R

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“We’re really disappointed,” senior forward Michaela Dejesus said after the San Diego State women’s soccer team came up short against Cal Poly at home on Sunday. “That was not our best and we know it.” In its last non-conference game, SDSU (2-7-3) did not score a goal and fell to the Mustangs 1-0. The game, which offered free admission to fans, was played in 90degree heat and made for tough playing conditions. “It’s a bit frustrating,” head coach Mike Friesen said. “It’s a hot day but we played without any energy.” The Aztecs were careless in the first half and gave up a goal in the 11th minute. Cal Poly (5-5-0) was able to play the ball forward to Julie McKee who dribbled down the right side of the field. Once McKee got behind the SDSU defense, she shot toward the far

post. The ball went across the goal toward the goal while blasting a where a charging Bianca Burright shot, but the Mustang keeper was uncovered and slid the ball made a diving save to keep the ball out of the net. DeJesus had a into an open net. “The ball passed right in front similar opportunity just three minof our goal and we weren’t back,” utes later but failed to connect. The Aztecs kept the pressure Friesen said. “From there she just on late in the second half with a kicked it into the open goal.” flurry of shots in The Aztecs the final 15 minhad a couple of f irst-half utes from Britney The Aztecs kept chances with Bennett, Grace crosses from Shevlin and the pressure on freshman midGomez, but were fielder Soledad unable to get the late in the second Gomez and equalizer before sophomore half with a flurry of time expired. midfielder SDSU came shots ... but were Megan Jurado, into this weekend but the at home hoping unable to get the M u s t a n g for a pair of wins against Cal State defense would equalizer before Fullerton and Cal not break. Cal time expired. Poly, but finished Poly had the the weekend with shooting advantwo losses in a tage in the first couple of hardhalf, 6-4, and went into halftime with a one-goal fought games. The Aztecs were frustrated after the weekend but lead. The second half provided more excited about the opportunity to chances for SDSU. DeJesus col- start conference play next week. “We’re very excited to get a new lected a ball at the top of the box with 36 minutes left. From there start,” DeJesus said. “And confershe took two touches and turned ence play is where it really matters.”

Aztecs’ victory extends unbeaten streak DAN PEREZ S E N I O R S TA F F W R I T E R

Since its opening 2-1 overtime loss to Loyola Marymount University, the San Diego State men’s soccer team has gone unbeaten in seven games, and has only surrendered four goals. SDSU (6-1-1) continued its streak of SDSU 2 unbeaten games by defeating Houston AU 0 Baptist University and Albany University, not giving up a single goal throughout the entire weekend. In their first game against HBU, the Aztecs got off to an exciting start by scoring just outside the first minute when freshman midfielder Sean Zaher scored his first career goal. Zaher took a pass from senior tri-captain Raymundo Reza and finished his goal by sliding his shot just inside the left post. SDSU beat the Huskies 3-0, outshooting them 18-7 with 11 shots on target. The Aztecs controlled possession and held HBU from forcing any pressure on senior goalkeeper Brad Byrns.

In its second game against Albany University, Reza collected another point to add to his total, as SDSU beat AU 2-0. Reza’s goal came as the first half was winding down: He took a penalty kick for the Aztecs, nonchalantly putting it in and adding to his season point total. In the game against AU, senior forward Michael Rocha and junior captain Daniel Steres were both out with injuries, but their absences were minor. SDSU outshot the Great Danes 11-8 and again controlled possession of the ball for much of the game. The weekend continued the Aztecs’ strong start, giving them their best starting record since 2005. Another SDSU player also had a first career goal. Redshirt junior Pedro Adan started in the back against AU for the first time in his career, replacing the injured Steres. It was also the first time the Aztecs went undefeated in a tournament and managed to win the title. The next home game for SDSU will be a conference matchup against Oregon State on Friday. The Aztecs plan to extend their unbeaten streak to eight, continue to roll into conference play and come away with solid wins.

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