The Merced College Blue Devils beat the Taft College Cougars 2–0 in men’s soccer Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. Jorge Medina and David Cortez contributed to the winning attack.
How the scoring developed
Medina scored at 25:00 to take the lead. Merced led 1–0 at halftime.
Cortez scored at 46:00. Merced finished with a 2-goal winning margin.
CSB Take
Merced paired 2 goals with a clean sheet. The attack created separation while the defense kept the result secure. Taft needs improvement at both ends to make similar fixtures more competitive.
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