SAN DIEGO — San Diego men's soccer (1-11-0, 0-2 WCC) tied the game with less than three minutes remaining but couldn't hold on, dropping a tough 2-1 decision to San Diego State (7-3-2, 2-3-0 Mountain West) on Friday night at Torero Stadium.

HOW IT HAPPENED
San Diego State struck first with a goal in the sixth minute courtesy of Andre Ochoa.

The Aztecs took a 1-0 lead into the half and led until the 88th minute, when sophomore midfielder Ross Johnstone (assisted by Mason Tunbridge) kicked in the equalizer to make it a 1-1 game.

San Diego State then converted on a penalty kick in the game's final seconds to secure the 2-1 win. Blake Bowen had the game-winning score, assisted by Inigo VillaIdea.

TORERO TIDBITS
Rhys Gourdie totaled four shots, with two on goal.

Mason Tunbridge added two shots of his own, both on goal, and Luke Pardoe added a single shot.

USD led the match with five corners to SDSU'S one.
 
The Toreros outshot the Aztecs nine to to six, with five total shots on goal to SDSU's three.

Goalkeeper Berk Watson had a single save.

UP NEXT
The Toreros will resume WCC play next time out, traveling to Santa Clara to take on the Broncos on October 23. Kickoff at Stevens Stadium is set for 7:00 p.m.