It was the seventh goal of Ortiz's career and the fifth for Hansen. Senior forward Olivia Ortiz and senior midfielder Megan Hansen each netted their first goals of the season in Sunday's loss at WSU. SPREADING THE WEALTH: Cal Poly's six goals this season have all been scored by different players. They also lead the conference in offside calls, averaging three per match. As a team, UCSB is ranked third in the Big West in assists with nine and fourth in fouls per match (10.75). At goalkeeper, sophomore Taylor Little has started in three of the Gauchos' eight matches, including the last two, while senior Evann Smith owns five starts. The Gauchos are led by sophomore midfielder Lauren Helwig, who has two goals and five points this season, and sophomore forward Meg Burling, who has two goals this fall. UCSB was picked to finish sixth in this year's Big West Preseason Coaches' Poll. 1 seed UC Irvine 1-0 in the Big West semifinals. SCOUTING UC SANTA BARBARA: The Gauchos went 8-9-3 overall last season and finished fourth in the Big West regular season standings with 19 points (6-3-1), falling to No. The Mustangs are hosting UCSB for the first time since 2018 after having the 2020 season canceled due to COVID-19 and are seeking their first victory over the Gauchos at Alex G. A 2-1 Cal Poly win over the Gauchos in Santa Barbara last season ended a streak of four straight ties between the two rivals. Follow Cal Poly women's soccer on Twitter CPWomensSoccer) for live updates throughout the match.ĬAL POLY VERSUS UC SANTA BARBARA: The Mustangs are 16-8-8 all-time against UCSB. 4.įOLLOW CAL POLY: Thursday's match will be broadcast live on ESPN+ with Zachary Anderson-Yoxsimer providing play-by-play alongside analyst and professional soccer player Grace Cutler. 25 and a 2-2 draw at home against San Jose State on Sept. The Gauchos earned a 1-1 draw at Sacramento State on Aug. 8 with a 2-1 home victory over Fresno State.

UCSB ended a six-match winless streak to open the season on Sept.

The Gauchos (1-5-2) suffered a 1-0 defeat at Idaho on Sunday. This is only the second home match for the Mustangs (2-5), who are fresh off one of their best performances of the season in a 3-2 loss at Washington State on Sunday. and the first 250 students get a free T-shirt.

Spanos Stadium on Thursday to host Blue-Green rival UC Santa Barbara in the Big West opener for both programs. After a five-game road trip spanning more than three weeks, Cal Poly women's soccer finally returns to the friendly confines of Alex G.

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