Panthers continue to outscore with high energy offense
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caltech (0-12-0, 0-12-0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chapman (8-5-3, 7-4-1) | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Game Statistics | Caltech | Chapman |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 0 (0) | 18 (11) |
| Saves | 8 | 0 |
| Fouls | 8 | 10 |
| Corner Kicks | 1 | 5 |
| Offsides | 0 | 1 |
ORANGE, Calif. – The Chapman University men's soccer team defeated Caltech 3-0 on Saturday night at Wilson Field. The Panthers (8-5-3 overall, 7-4-1 SCIAC) move into fourth place in SCIAC with Saturday's victory.
In the 28th minute, junior Daniel Malikyar connected on a corner kick cross with junior Connor Tobia who found the back of the net on a header to give the Panthers a 1-0 lead. The goal was Tobia's second of the season and first career game-winning goal.
The Panthers tacked on another goal with ten minutes left in the first, when senior Gino Belassen played through a heavily guarded Caltech defense to score from 20-yards out to give the Panthers a 2-0 lead.
In the second half, junior Marco Saglimbeni crossed from the left corner to sophomore Elliot Braund who maneuvered past a Caltech defender to score and give the Panthers the 3-0 victory.
Chapman senior GK Nick Berardi moved to 2-3-2 at the season with Saturday night's victory.
Chapman will take its next two matches to the road beginning with Claremont-Mudd-Scripps on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 4 p.m. followed by Occidental on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 7p.m.
by Raquel Rinauro
Sports Information Assistant
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