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San Francisco State stuns Hawaii-Hilo
While Hawaii Hilo goalkeeper Tyler Hoffman racked up a match-high seven saves, the one ball that made it past him was the difference as San Francisco State stopped the Vulcans 1-0 in overtime Wednesday in San Francisco, Calif.
UH-Hilo (5-7-1) managed just two shots on goal and was outshot by the Gators 21-7 in the nonconference tilt.
San Francisco State (7-6-2) forward Sam Merritt notched the game-winning shot just two minutes into the extra period on an assist from midfielder James Aguirre.
» UH-Hilo’s women’s soccer team played to a scoreless tie on the road against San Francisco State on Wednesday in a nonconference matchup.
The Vulcans (5-3-5) survived despite being outshot 21-9 and received a match-high five saves from keeper Kayla Clarke in 110 minutes. The Gators (7-6-2) could not capitalize despite dominating the Vulcans 7-1 in corner kicks.