Fall Sports Roundup : Bowden Spurs Master’s to Soccer Upset

Russ Spencer’s goal 15 minutes into the second half broke a scoreless tie as The Master’s College upset visiting UC San Diego, 1-0, in a nonconference soccer match Friday.

The match pitted the third-ranked team (San Diego) in the NCAA against the 16th-ranked Master’s of the NAIA. And The Master’s defense rose to the occasion, allowing UC San Diego (3-1-1) just three shots on goal.

One of those shots was a penalty kick that junior goalie Allan Bowden stopped. He also had a diving save during the match.

“He played phenomenally,” Master’s Coach Mark Schubert said. “It’s the best I’ve ever seen him.”

Master’s is now 5-3-1.

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL

The CSUN team, erasing memories of a mediocre performance in its own tournament last weekend, stormed through the first day of the Portland State tournament, defeating two traditionally strong teams in straight games.

The Lady Matadors defeated Nebraska-Omaha, 15-11, 16-14, 15-9, in their first match of the day and finished the evening with a 15-8, 15-5, 15-9 victory over East Texas State.

Occidental d. Cal Lutheran 15-10, 15-1, 15-9--Heather Beach had a game-high 13 kills and Cathy Clarke had 23 assists as the Lady Tigers evened their record at 1-1.

The host Regals, who were led by Jen Larson’s eight kills, remain winless at 0-9.

WOMEN’S SOCCER

Colorado Christian 4, Cal Lutheran 2--Becky Belt scored twice in the first six minutes of the second half in leading Colorado Christian at Cal Lutheran.

Cal Lutheran’s Vanessa Martin opened the scoring at the 33-minute mark with her fifth goal of the season, before Tashia Vigil tied the score early in the second half. Colorado Christian added its fourth goal when the ball deflected off a Cal Lutheran player.

Cal Lutheran’s Candace Deutsch closed the scoring on a penalty kick with two minutes to play.

The Regals are 2-2.

HIGH SCHOOL WATER POLO

Harvard 14, St. Francis 8--Brian Border paced Harvard (8-1, 2-0 in the Del Rey League) with four goals in a league win at St. Francis. Goalie John Cotter had eight saves.

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL

Montclair Prep d. Providence, 15-2, 15-13, 15-9--Nikki Smith had a match-high 14 kills and six blocks, and teammate Maria Cicione added 13 kills for visiting Montclair Prep (2-3).

Louisville d. Marlborough 15-7, 15-8, 15-2--Louisville outside hitter Mary Beth Giordano led all players with 11 kills. Middle blocker Torie Sumner had nine kills for visiting Louisville (3-1).