The Cal State Fullerton women’s soccer team outshot visiting UC
Riverside, 28-5, but neither team could find the back of the net as the
Titans and Highlanders played to a scoreless tie on Friday night in the
Big West Conference opener for both teams at Titan Stadium.
Cal State Fullerton improved to 3-6-1 overall, 0-0-1 in the Big West,
while UC Riverside is 9-0-1 overall, 0-0-1 in the Big West.
It is the first scoreless tie in Fullerton women’s soccer history
and the first overtime match of the year for both sides.
The Titans held the advantage in shots in every period, including a 10-1
lead in the first half and a combined 8-0 advantage in the two overtimes.
Fullerton had what was thought to be the only score of the contest in
the 25th minute, but the tally was disallowed. Junior Kellie Cox (Lancaster,
Calif.), who had three of Fullerton’s 10 shots in the period, tapped
in the rebound off a cross. However, the score was waved off after Erin
Shelton (Rialto, Calif.) collided with Riverside goalkeeper Tawny Poggio,
who was attempting to clear the ball.
In the first overtime, Cal State Fullerton had a pair of golden chances
as Kandace Wilson (Walnut, Calif.) and Cox both had wide open looks, but
could not find the back of the net, pushing both shots just wide of the
net.
Cal State Fullerton returns to action on Sunday afternoon (Oct. 3) when
they hit the road to meet UC Davis. Kick off is scheduled for Noon.
