UC San Diego's men's soccer team secured a decisive 4-1 victory over Arizona Western in an exhibition match at Triton Soccer Stadium. Gavin Allegaert led the scoring with two goals, while Sean McTague and Jack Nishimoto also contributed. The Tritons dominated possession throughout the match and showed strong defensive performance with Nic Thiele keeping a clean sheet in the first half. The match highlighted the Tritons' depth, featuring three true freshmen in the starting lineup.

By the Numbers
  • UC San Diego had a total of 18 shots, 10 of which were on target.
  • The Tritons held 61% possession in the first half and scored 3 goals before halftime.
State of Play
  • UC San Diego is preparing for another exhibition match against Grand Canyon on Friday.
  • The team made five changes to their starting lineup from the previous exhibition, indicating strong competition for starting positions.
What's Next

The Tritons will look to continue their winning streak as they face Grand Canyon, allowing them to further refine their strategies before the regular season begins.

Bottom Line

UC San Diego's impressive performance signals their readiness for the upcoming season, with strong contributions from both veterans and newcomers, making them a team to watch in NCAA Division I.