BAKERSFIELD, Calif.—Richard Menjivar (Sr. Panorama, Calif., Univ. of Evansville) scored a pair of goals as CSU Bakersfield (5-0-4) defeated Seattle University (1-5-2) x-x in the MPSF opener for both schools.

 

After a scoreless first half, Menjivar broke the seal at 51:54 with a blast from 20 yards out. Gyasi Zardes (R-So., Hawthorne, Calif., Leutzinger HS) earned the assist on the play. A little over six minutes later Menjivar made it 2-0 when he converted an Evan Fassler (R-Jr., Carnation, Wash., Cedarcrest HS) pass from inside the goalkeeper’s box. Jesus Sanchez (Jr., Chula Vista, Calif., Castle Park HS) scored in the 66th minute for a 3-0 CSUB advantage. Lucas Dall’Orso (Fr., Orange County, Calif., JSerra Catholic HS) was credited with the assist on the play.

 

Roadrunners’ goalie Eric Shannon (Jr., Valencia, Calif., Valencia HS) made eight saves during his 18th career shutout. CSUB outshot the Redhawks 17-11 and held a 11-3 advantage in corner kicks.

 

“The first game in conference is difficult for everyone,” said CSUB assistant coach Keith Costigan. “Everybody comes in on the same page and I think that showed in the first 45 minutes. We came out a little tentative, but credit Seattle with a good job. We were a lot more proactive in the second half and I think it resulted in getting some goals and the win.”

 

CSUB travels to Sacramento State Friday night for a 7 p.m. conference match.

 

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