UC San Diego beat CSU Bakersfield 3-1 on the road to clinch its first-ever Big West Championship berth as a Division I program. The Tritons scored twice in the opening nine minutes, then Alexis Nguyen’s second goal of the night sealed the win in the 66th minute. UC San Diego will host a championship match for the first time in program history.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: UC San Diego 3, CSU Bakersfield 1.
  • Shots: UC San Diego 22, CSU Bakersfield 3.
  • Shots on goal: UC San Diego 8, CSU Bakersfield 2.
  • UC San Diego’s record: 10-3-5 overall and 6-1-3 in Big West play.
State of Play
  • The Tritons have won three straight, their longest winning streak as a Division I program.
  • They extended their Division I single-season scoring record to 26 goals.
What’s Next

UC San Diego closes the regular season at home against UC Irvine on Saturday, Oct. 31, at 1 p.m. The Tritons will then make their first Big West Championship appearance and host a playoff match.

Bottom Line

A dominant road performance secured more than a playoff berth: UC San Diego has earned a historic home-stage opportunity in its first Big West Championship as a Division I program.