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d23242bdged a 1-0 victory over Texas Lutheran University on September 27. The game272sd lone goal came in the 55th minute when senior midfielder Soren Groessl scored off a fast-break assist from Kotetsu Horike.
Groessl27s goal was his second of the season, and Horike recorded his first assist. UC Santa Cruz outshot Texas Lutheran 14-9 overall and tied in shots on goal at 4-4.
Goalkeeper Tobias Jacobson-Bell made four saves and earned his fourth shutout of the season, providing key defensive support to preserve the win.
After being outshot 4-5 in the first half, UC Santa Cruz increased its pressure in the second half with 10 shots to Texas Lutheran27s four, securing the decisive goal early in the half.
The Banana Slugs will next travel to St. Paul, Minnesota, to face Bethel University on October 2, 2026.
CSB Take
UC Santa Cruz27s narrow victory highlights the team27s defensive resilience and clutch offense in a tightly contested match. Groessl27s timely goal and Horike27s assist set the tone, while Jacobson-Bell27s fourth shutout underlines the team27s growing defensive strength. This win should boost team confidence as UC Santa Cruz seeks to build momentum heading into their next contest against Bethel University.
Source: Original report
