SAN DIEGO – The San Diego women's soccer program (1-3-1, 0-0-0 WCC) returns to action after a week-long reprieve, traveling to Cal State Fullerton (0-3-3, 0-0-0 Big West) for a Thursday night matchup at 7 p.m.
LAST TIME OUT
- Despite a pair of golden opportunities, the Toreros were ultimately bested, 1-0, on a late penalty kick by New Mexico on Aug. 31.
- Sophine Kevorkian was stellar throughout the night, making seven saves.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR
- In the last meeting between the two sides in 2021, the Toreros got goals from Maronne Suzuki and Bella Piete, in what became a 2-1 win in San Diego.
- The Toreros are 72-39-10 all-time against the Big West, with a draw against UC Riverside already this season.
- The newcomers have quickly inserted themselves into the offense, as three new players rank in the top-four on the team in shots (Olivia Stone, Mikayla Abrenica and Tamia Graham).
- Kylie Perez continues her strong adjustment to the college game, playing all 450 minutes of the season thus far at center back and contributing to two shutouts in the first four games.
- Perez and Kamryn Simpson have formed a strong duo at the center back position, with the freshmen helping to lead the way for two shutouts.
TORERO TIDBITS
- Perez and Kevorkian are the only two Toreros to play every minute of the season so far.
- San Diego is 1-0-1 this season when limiting their opponents to under 15 shots a game and under three shots on goal.
- Kevorkian needs just 24 saves to move into a tie for 10th all-time at San Diego in career saves.
- The Toreros found their greatest success against Big West opponents last season, going 2-1-1 overall.
HOW TO FOLLOW
The match at Cal State Fullerton will be streamed via ESPN Plus, with live stats available via statbroadcast. To stay up to date with Toreros women's soccer, follow the team on Instagram & Twitter by searching "USDwsoccer".