A rocky start
Cal State Fullerton’s men’s soccer squad opened its road schedule with a 7‑1 loss to Seattle University, slipping to 0‑2‑1 on the young season. The defeat underscores the challenges facing the program as it seeks to find its footing.
Seattle surged ahead early, capitalizing on a penalty in the eighth minute and extending the lead to 2‑0 within two minutes. The Titans’ defense unraveled quickly, conceding six goals before halftime and leaving the team playing catch‑up for the remainder of the match.
A brief spark arrived when Tarek Ibessaine struck in the 40th minute, his first collegiate goal narrowing the gap to 5‑1. However, Seattle answered just six seconds before the break, extending the lead to 6‑1, and added another marker in the 79th minute to seal a 7‑1 final.
Looking ahead
The Titans will next test their resolve against defending national champions Washington on Thursday night at Husky Soccer Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. The upcoming clash will be a crucial indicator of whether the team can rebound from a humbling defeat.