SAN DIEGO – The San Diego men's soccer program (9-4-3, 3-1-1 WCC) hosts Pacific (5-6-4, 1-3-1 WCC) on Saturday at 7 p.m., to open the final home stretch of the regular season at Torero Stadium.
 
LAST TIME OUT

• The Toreros won a key contest on the road at then first-place Santa Clara, winning 2-1 to move into first place in the WCC.  
• San Diego got the opening goal from Cesar Bahena, before Mason Tunbridge created some breathing room with a goal in the second half.

 
WHAT TO WATCH FOR

• San Diego is seeking to become the WCC's first repeat champion since Saint Mary's in 2018 and 2019.
• The Toreros currently control their own destiny, standing in a tie for first place with Santa Clara and holding a tiebreaker advantage with two games left in the regular season.
• The Toreros have an RPI of 28, as they make a push for a second consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance.
• The Toreros rank 24th in the nation in total assists (33), while also ranking 48th in total points (83).  
• In addition, the Toreros rank 28th nationally in assists per game (2.06) and 51st in points per game (5.19).
• San Diego already has 33 assists, far surpassing last season's mark, as the Toreros have spread the wealth between 14 players.
• The defense remains a strong point, as the team is anchored by reigning WCC Defender of the Year, Trevor Dillon.
• San Diego has registered six shutouts this season, after tallying seven last season.

 
TORERO TIDBITS

• Tunbridge now has 35 points in his last 37 games, dating back to Nov. 5, 2021 against Pacific.
• Tunbridge also ranks 61st in the nation in assists (six).
• San Diego is undefeated when scoring two or more goals and scoring first so far this season.
• The Toreros have only lost two games in the last three seasons when they lead at halftime.

 
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