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LONG BEACH, Calif. – Cal State Fullerton's Big West Conference win streak was put to an end on Sunday night as Ashley Gonzales' golden goal in the 93rd minute spurred Long Beach State to a 1-0 overtime shutout of the Titans on Sunday night at George Allen Field.
A Fullerton (8-2-1, 0-1-0 Big West) foul led to a Long Beach State (6-3-3, 1-0-0 Big West) free kick that was taken by Val Margerum and flicked into the box by Melanie Fox. Gonzales, the 49ers leading scorer with five goals, needed just one touch to put it past Titan sophomore goalkeeper Morgan Bertsch.
The shutout loss ends a series of streaks for Fullerton. The loss to LBSU was the Titans first loss in a Big West Conference game since a 1-0 defeat at UC Irvine on Nov. 3, 2013, a streak of eight games. When including Big West Tournament matches, the Titans were 8-0-4 against league opponents dating back to the loss against the Anteaters.
In addition, Fullerton's last match without a goal scored dates back to a 0-0 double overtime tie vs. Long Beach State at Titan Stadium on Oct. 9, 2014. Since then, the Titans had scored at least one goal in 18 consecutive matches, managing a 15-2-1 record during that stretch before Sunday's shutout.
Fullerton had also not conceded the game's first goal since a 1-1 tie at UC Davis on Oct. 5, 2014 - that's a stretch of 19 games, and the Titans produced a record of 15-2-2 over that stretch.
On Sunday, the 49ers held a 16-8 advantage in shots as well as an 8-4 lead in shots on goal.
Titan goalkeeper Jennifer Stuart made three saves, before leaving the match in the 65th minute with an injury. She was replaced in goal by Bertsch.
Connie Caliz and Rebecca Wilson led Fullerton with two shots apiece.
In goal for LBSU, Ashton McKeown made four saves.
The Titans are now 1-2-1 in overtime matches in 2015.
The Titans return to action at 7 p.m., Friday at Titan Stadium hosting UC Davis. Fullerton fans are urged to help the Titans break the attendance record.
BREAK THE ATTENDANCE RECORD
The Titans are on the road this week, but will be back at Titan Stadium on Thursday at 7 p.m. to host UC Davis. Cal State Fullerton is challenging Titan fans to Break The Attendance Record:
• The first 200 CSUF students will receive a free Jersey Mike's sandwich.
• The first 500 fans in attendance will receive a Titans Territory rally towel courtesy of C.O.R.E Physical Therapy.
• If the record is broken, free chips and drinks will be given out to those redeeming their ticket at the Fullerton University House Jersey Mike's location on Oct. 10-11.
Notes: The loss to LBSU was the Titans first loss in a Big West Conference game since a 1-0 defeat at UC Irvine on Nov. 3, 2013, a streak of eight games. When including Big West Tournament matches, the streak totals 12 matches (8-0-4)…Fullerton had not been shut out in 18 straight matches (15-2-1) dating back to a 0-0 double overtime tie vs. Long Beach State at Titan Stadium on Oct. 9, 2014…Fullerton had also not conceded the game's first goal since a 1-1 tie at UC Davis on Oct. 5, 2014 - a stretch of 19 games (15-2-2)…for the second time this season, neither Christina Burkenroad or Rebecca Wilson scored a goal in a game…Christina Burkenroad played for 92 minutes and was held without a shot for the first time in 17 matches…Fullerton leads the overall series against Long Beach State 9-8-2 and this is the Titans first loss to the 49ers since a 2-1 overtime loss at LBSU on Oct. 9, 2011…Fullerton last opened Big West Conference play with a loss in 2012, falling to UC Irvine, 3-1, on Sept. 28. The Titans went on to win the regular season championship…the Titans are 14-17-26 in extra time during Head Coach Demian Brown's nine seasons.
