Long Beach State women’s soccer secured a 1-1 draw against UC Santa Barbara after Radisson Banks netted an equalizer in the second half. Despite dominating play with a 19-5 shot advantage, the match remained scoreless until UCSB’s Caitlyn Simons scored in the 53rd minute. Long Beach reacted quickly, with Banks scoring after a corner and multiple shots hitting the crossbar. Both teams displayed strong defensive efforts later, with crucial saves from each goalkeeper. The draw leaves Long Beach State with a 5-6-4 record (2-2-3 in Big West).
By the NumbersLong Beach State outshot UC Santa Barbara 19-5.Radisson Banks scored the equalizer after multiple near misses, including two shots off the crossbar. State of PlayLong Beach State is currently sitting at 5-6-4 overall and 2-2-3 in Big West play.UC Santa Barbara holds a record of 10-3-4 and 3-1-3 in the conference. What’s Next
Long Beach State will conclude their regular season home schedule by hosting UC San Diego on October 23, looking to improve their standings in the Big West.
Bottom Line
The draw highlights Long Beach State’s resilience and ability to compete against a tough opponent, making their upcoming match crucial for boosting their postseason prospects.