BAKERSFIELD, CA - In a tightly contested match, the Bakersfield men's soccer team persistence paid off as they edged out the Glendale College Vaqueros with a late-game goal to claim a 1-0 victory.

Both teams battled hard through the first half, with the Renegades pressing the Vaqueros defense and firing off an impressive 18 shots. Glendale's goalkeeper delivered an exceptional performance, making 14 saves in the first half alone to keep the game scoreless. Bakersfield's defense held strong as well, allowing only two shots on goal saved by Bakersfield's Victor Melendez.

The second half saw Glendale increase their offensive efforts, tallying nine more shots as they fought for a breakthrough. However, BC continued to control possession, outshooting Glendale 8-9 and earning six more shots on target. Bakersfield's relentless offensive finally found its mark in the 88th minute, when Luis Gil, assisted by Jovanny Salazar, netted the game-winner with a well-placed shot past Glendale's goalkeeper.

With the win, men's soccer moves to 9-5-4 on the season and 3-1-1 in conference. BC will host Citrus College for the start of the second half of conference play Friday, November 1st at 4:00pm.