LA JOLLA, Calif. — A tightly-contested match between UC San Diego and Utah Tech ended 0-0 Friday night at Triton Soccer Stadium. The Tritons had a flurry of late chances, including three shots on goal in the final six minutes, but were unable to find a winner.
 
The Tritons' record now sits at 0-3-2. Utah Tech moved to 1-2-3 on the season.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
A relatively uneventful first half saw the two teams combine for just three shots on target and one corner kick. Utah Tech had a 56-44 advantage in possession at the break.
 
The intensity ramped up after halftime as both teams searched for a goal, resulting in 13 second half fouls and four yellow cards. The Tritons had the majority of the possession, which they converted into six shots, four of which were on target.
 
Utah Tech freshman goalkeeper Luca Campoli made his collegiate debut in the 26th minute after an injury to the Trailblazers' starter. The Tritons first tested the young goalkeeper in the 55th minute when striker Kai Oppenheim spun away from two defenders, but his ensuing shot was unable to beat an onrushing Campoli.
 
Triton goalkeeper Nolan Premack was also called into action throughout the second half, making four saves in a little over 10 minutes.
 
All of the match's final chances went to the home side. Masa Fujita and Oppenheim both had shots saved. James Redington had one blocked out for a corner kick, which the Tritons took with less than 10 seconds remaining. Defender Evan Wellerstein headed a shot that beat the goalkeeper, but a Utah Tech defender saved it off the line to preserve the draw. A final Triton shot did not make its way through traffic in the box as the match ended 0-0.
 
TRITON TIDBITS

• The series record between the two teams remains tied at 2-2-1.
• Redshirt sophomore Mhone Bogonko made his 2025 debut, playing a career-high 12 minutes off the bench.
• Friday's match saw the Tritons register their first clean sheet of the season.

QUOTABLE
"I thought we played a good game against a good, quality team," head coach Jon Pascale said. "They really make you work to get the ball back, and we really limited their looks on goal. For all the possession they had, they generated very few quality chances. To do that against that team is great. I thought we looked the more dangerous team, we had some pretty good moments and generated some quality chances. The goals will come, especially if the guys keep getting after the goal like they were tonight."
 
UP NEXT
The Tritons conclude their three-match homestand on Monday versus No. 16 Utah Valley. The match begins at 7:00 p.m. from Triton Soccer Stadium. Admission is free, with the contest also airing on ESPN+.
 
About UC San Diego Athletics
After two decades as one of the most successful programs in NCAA Division II, the UC San Diego intercollegiate athletics program has begun a new era as a member of The Big West in NCAA Division I. The 24-sport Tritons earned 30 team and nearly 150 individual national championships during its time in Divisions II and III and helped guide 1,400 scholar-athletes to All-America honors. A total of 83 Tritons have earned Academic All-America honors, while 39 have garnered prestigious NCAA Post Graduate Scholarships. UC San Diego scholar-athletes exemplify the academic ideals of one of the world's preeminent institutions, graduating at an average rate of 90 percent, the highest rate among public institutions in NCAA Division I or II. For more information on the Tritons, visit UCSDtritons.com or follow UC San Diego Athletics on social media @UCSDtritons.