The Santa Clara Broncos defeated the Loyola Marymount Lions 2–0 in men’s soccer on Oct. 10 in Santa Clara. Niv Berkovitz and Diego Jalleau scored, while Jackson Ozburn made four saves for his third shutout of the season. Santa Clara earned its first West Coast Conference victory and improved to 4–6–2 overall and 1–1–2 in league play.
Goals in each half
Berkovitz headed in Jalleau’s cross in the ninth minute, with Moises Almontes also receiving an assist. Jalleau converted a penalty kick in the 69th minute after a handball in the area. Both scorers reached two goals for the season.
Ozburn stopped two Loyola Marymount attempts before halftime and two more after the break. Bradley Roberson led Santa Clara with four shots. The Lions dropped to 1–8–2 overall and 0–4 in conference play.
CSB Take
Santa Clara combined an early lead with the goalkeeping needed to preserve it. Jalleau’s second-half penalty gave the Broncos breathing room as they pursued a first conference win. Loyola Marymount created chances but could not turn them into the response needed to change the match.
