UC San Diego rallied from a halftime deficit to beat Long Beach State 2-1, earning the Tritons’ first win over the Beach in program history. Olivia Shih tied the game in the 62nd minute, and Lana Gilligan scored the winner in the 79th.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: UC San Diego 2, Long Beach State 1.
  • UC San Diego outshot 15-7; Charlotte Wilfert made 4 saves.
  • The Tritons improved to 8-3-5 overall and 4-1-3 in Big West play.
Yes, But

Long Beach State created more chances and led 1-0 at halftime, but UC San Diego finished its second-half opportunities and held off late pressure.

What's Next

The Tritons visit Cal State Fullerton on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 4 p.m.

Bottom Line

The historic win came through resilience: UC San Diego overcame an early deficit and converted late to secure a key Big West result.