Semifinal No. 1: No. 2 Cal State Northridge vs No. 3 Cal Poly, 5:00 PM
This matchup is an intriguing one: Northridge held their playoff position by knocking out the defending BWC champs LBSU in double overtime, while Cal Poly was conference leader until the final weekend. History is on the Mustangs side as Cal Poly is 7-0-1 in semifinals all-time while Northridge has never won a semifinals match. However, Northridge is riding all the momentum off that LBSU win. Head-to-head this season, the Matadors and the Mustangs drew 2-2, and we can expect more of the same for tonight's matchup. However, I expect Goalkeeper of the Year, Cynthia Jacobo, in her senior year to lead the Matadors to their first Big West postseason victory.
My Prediction: Northridge 2, Cal Poly 0
Semifinal No. 2: No. 1 Cal State Fullerton vs. No. 4 UCI, 7:30 PM
Who's ready for an upset? UCI comes in riding a 0-1-3 "safe" record to keep their last seed. Home-field advantage is a powerful thing though, especially in soccer. UCI also won the only matchup between these two this season, 3-1 at Fullerton. Fullerton's Stacey Fox has been averaging 1.00 PPG, however, if she can be shut down like UCI did earlier, the Titans will have big problems beating what seems to be a desperate team that needs just a spark of life.
My Prediction: UCI 1, Fullerton 0
Final: No. 2 Northridge vs No. 4 UCI
My Prediction: Northridge 1, UCI 1 (Northridge wins 4-3 on Penalties)
Below is where you can follow the matches LIVE:
Semifinals • November 1
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Story
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No. 2 Cal State Northridge vs. No. 3 Cal Poly
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5:00 pm
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Recap
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Live Stats
Radio - CSUN |
No. 1 Cal State Fullerton vs. No. 4 UC Irvine
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7:30 pm
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Recap
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Live Stats
Radio - CSF |
Finals • November 4
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Winner of Match 1 vs. Winner of Match 2
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1:00 pm
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Recap
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FOX Prime Ticket
Live Stats |
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