MERCED, CA- The Soka University Lions (2-8-2, 2-4-1) dropped their road match to the UC Merced Bobcats 6-1 on Saturday afternoon.

The Lions conceded three goals in each half, with the Bobcats' converting their first goal one minute and thirty seconds into the game.

The Lions' Roxana Ortiz netted Soka's lone goal of the after receiving a pass from Araceli Soto-Garcia at the 79:39 minute mark. Also creating scoring chances for the Lions was Emely Yepez, who led the team with two shots on the day.

"We knew coming to play UC Merced would be a challenge," said Head Coach Wendy Espejel. "Our team has faced several challenges in the past few weeks, and I am proud of their efforts to compete and create a couple of goal-scoring opportunities, one of which we finished."

Soka now looks ahead to their return to the Lions' Den on Thursday, October 13, 2022, when they host Westcliff University in their annual Pride Night game. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m.


 
Game Notes: The Bobcats outshot the Lions 27-6… UC Merced put 16 of their shots on frame, and the Lions had four shots on goal… Soka's Sasha Brafman made ten saves on the day… a yellow card was shown to UC Merced's Carly Kissinger, and a red card was given to UC Merced's Cyenna Maldonado.