Bulldogs Blank MPC in "Home" Opener, Claim First Win of Season

SANTA MARIA, Calif. - The Allan Hancock College men's soccer team came out on top with a 2-0 victory over Monterey Peninsula College on Friday evening. The game, which was originally set to take place on the AHC Soccer Field, was delayed two hours and moved to Ernest Righetti High School for lighting purposes after traffic caused both the visiting team and the game officials to arrive late. | BOX SCORE

Jose Baro got the Bulldogs (1-3) on the board first after a pass from Diego Cardenas led to a breakaway opportunity up the middle to close the first half. Mark Hutchinson doubled the cushion in the 59th minute with a slow rolling shot past the keeper thanks to an assist from Sean Soltan. 

Hancock outshot the Lobos (0-5) at a hefty 25-7 mark while placing 15 attempts on frame. Jose Perez led the squad with three shots on target, followed by two from both Jesus Hinojosa and Kevin Gutierrez. Martin Villagomez earned the win in the box with one save through 90 minutes of action. Jose Espinoza was also credited with a defensive save after spoiling an MPC shot attempt on a nearly open goal. 

The Bulldogs are set to return to action on Tuesday, September 13th, on the road at Clovis College.