LAS VEGAS - The Sacramento State men's soccer team fell to UNLV in Mountain Pacific Sports Federation play, 4-1, on Friday, October 10 at Johann Memorial Field.
With the loss, the Hornets fall to 6-3-2, 1-1-0 in MPSF play, while the Rebels improve to 6-4-1, 1-2-0 in the MPSF.
After being held without a goal during their first two conference matchups, UNLV peppered the net with shots during the first 45 minutes of play. After having their first three shots on goal saved, the Rebels scored in the 16th minute as Ben Haugland's bicycle kick gave UNLV a 1-0 lead. The lead grew in the 25th minute as Haugland assisted on Lamar Neagle's goal, giving the Rebels a 2-0 lead.
The Hornets then held possession, getting shots from sophomore Fernando Cabadas and senior Adam Owens off of corner kicks, but failing to find the back of the net. The Rebels then added more insurance, as Stephen Sifuentes took a long shot from the top of the box that was misplayed by the Hornets, giving UNLV a 3-0 halftime advantage.
Sacramento State cut the lead down to 3-1 to start the second half, as in the 53rd minute, junior David von Stockhausen found the foot of senior Blake Nunes, who connected on his fifth goal of the year. The comeback was shortlived however, because 24 seconds later Sifuentes found the back of the again, as his deep shot from 25 yards out hit off of the far post and off of a Hornet into the back of the net, giving UNLV a 4-1 lead.
Nunes led the Hornets with three shots, including two on goal, while the Rebels were led by Neagle, who collected five shots and three on frame. UNLV outshot the Hornets 16-9 on the match, while Sacramento State held in advantage in corner kicks, 6-4.
Sacramento State continues its two-match MPSF road swing on Sunday, Oct. 12, as the Hornets travel to take on New Mexico. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m.
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