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09/23/2026 SACRAMENTO, Calif. The UC Riverside Highlanders men’s soccer team suffered a 3-1 loss to Sacramento State Hornets on September 23, 2026, in Sacramento, California, marking their second consecutive defeat.
Starting goalkeeper Giancarlo Sagredo was issued a red card for serious foul play in the third minute, forcing the Highlanders to play nearly the entire match with ten men. Andrew Hermosillo promptly replaced Sagredo in goal.
Sacramento State took advantage of the numerical superiority, with Hiroshi Yang scoring twice in the first half, netting goals in the 28th and 40th minutes to give the Hornets a 2-0 lead at halftime. UC Riverside managed only two shots in the first half, none on target.
In the 64th minute, Santiago Barros Schelotto scored his first career goal for the Highlanders, cutting the deficit to 2-1. However, Sacramento State extended their lead when Zac Giles scored his fourth goal of the season in the 77th minute, securing the Hornets’ 3-1 victory.
The loss dropped UC Riverside’s overall record to three losses. The Highlanders will aim to rebound in their next Big West Conference match against Cal State Fullerton on September 30, 2026, at UCR Soccer Stadium.
CSB Take
The early dismissal of goalkeeper Giancarlo Sagredo severely handicapped UC Riverside, forcing them to compete with ten players most of the match and impacting their defensive stability. Despite this adversity, Santiago Barros Schelotto’s first career goal highlighted the team’s resilience and potential. To improve their standing in the Big West Conference, the Highlanders must focus on maintaining discipline and leveraging such individual sparks in upcoming games.
Source: Original report
