Cal Poly Men’s Soccer Keep Conference Hopes Alive

Cal Poly’s Chris Gaschen races a UC Davis defender to the ball on Tuesday night at Alex G. Spanos Stadium. Photo by David Livingston

Coaches say it a lot. It’s just about winning this game.

With a 1-0 win over UC Davis (second in the Big West North Division standings) on Tuesday night, Paul Holocher’s men’s soccer team kept themselves in the Big West playoff hunt. All four teams from the North are within 3 points of one another. Three points are awarded for each conference win.

Midfielder Nolan Moore tapped in a rebound in the 26th minute for his first goal of the year. Freshman goalkeeper Wade Hamilton made four saves to secure the 1-0 with for the Mustangs. Cal Poly was out-shot 15-9, but Moore’s tap-in was the difference.

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Cal Poly heads South on the 101 for their game at UCSB Friday night.

Depending on the outcome of the UC Davis – Sacramento State game, the winner of the game could potentially go into a 3-way first place tie and the loser could potentially be six points back with only three games to play. If you’re going to go, bring your tortilla shields.