SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Santa Clara men's soccer tallied a goal in each half by Niv Berkovitz and Diego Jalleau, while goalkeeper Jackson Ozburn recorded a shutout in the 2-0 win over LMU on Saturday night to earn their first West Coast Conference victory of the season.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- Berkovitz gave Santa Clara a 1-0 lead in the ninth minute off assists from Jalleau and Moises Almontes. It was his second goal of the season, heading in a cross from Jalleau.
- The Broncos (4-6-2, 1-1-2 WCC) extended the lead in the 69th minute on a panenka penalty by Jalleau. SCU was awarded the PK when a Lions defender was called for a handball on Will Wiersdorf's shot. It was also Jalleau's second goal of the year.
- In the opening half, Ozburn saved Adrian Alvarez's header attempt in the fifth minute, the first of four saves on the night. He made another save on Fritz Engel in the 40th minute and the Broncos led 1-0 at halftime.
- LMU (1-8-2, 0-4-0 WCC) generated the first chances after halftime, earning a corner kick in the 47th minute and forcing Ozburn saves on shots in the 48th and 61st minutes.
- Santa Clara worked back into the attack with a corner kick in the 65th minute, a Wiersdorf shot and a Bradley Roberson attempt before Jalleau converted the penalty kick in the 69th minute.
NOTABLE NUMBERS / GAME NOTES:
- Santa Clara leads the series 27-17-12.
- Jalleau finished with three points and three shots.
- Berkovitz scored the game-winning goal on his only shot.
- Ozburn recorded his third shutout of the year.
- Roberson led Santa Clara with four shots, putting one on goal.
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NEXT UP:
- Santa Clara host Saint Mary's in a WCC contest on Saturday night at 7 p.m. PT.
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