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Oregon State Men’s Soccer Opens Season with 3-0 Win Over Cal State Fullerton
8/25/2026, 12:02:31 PM
Game Summary
On the evening of August 23, 2026, the Oregon State Beavers defeated the Cal State Fullerton Titans 3-0 in Fullerton, California. The Beavers controlled the second half, out-shooting the Titans 20-5 during that period and finishing with 23 shots on goal to Fullerton’s 12, according to Oregon State Athletics. Goalkeeper [Name not provided] recorded his first clean sheet of the season. Scoring came from a penalty converted by Julian Borso in the 69th minute, a second Borso strike from a tight angle in the 84th, and a late goal by forward Wray four minutes later.
Season Context
The victory marked Oregon State’s first win after a 3-3 draw with UC Irvine, in which the Beavers played a man down. The Titans entered the match as the Big West Conference’s preseason opening game, having earned one first-place vote in the conference poll but ranking fourth overall. Fullerton’s 2025 season featured a 0.86 goals-against average (GAA) posted by goalkeeper Asger Hemmer, according to Big West Conference records, and the team allowed 31 goals (1.55 GAA), ranking near the bottom of the league.
Key Players
Oregon State’s forward Wray contributed the final goal, while Julian Borso supplied both the penalty and the second-half winner. The Titans relied on midfielder Jose de la Torre, who was named the Big West Midfielder of the Year last season after recording four goals and seven assists, and defender Logan Mahoney, who brings starting experience to the back line.
Statistics
- Shots on goal: Oregon State 23, Cal State Fullerton 12 (Oregon State Athletics).
- Second-half shot differential: 20-5 (Oregon State Athletics).
- Fullerton’s 2025 offensive output: 32 goals, the most in the Big West (Big West Conference records).
- Fullerton’s 2025 defensive metrics: 31 goals allowed, 1.55 GAA (Big West Conference records).
Looking Ahead
The Beavers return home for their next match on the following Sunday, hosting top-ranked Washington. The win over Fullerton positions Oregon State as a strong contender in the early non-conference schedule and sets the stage for a challenging showdown against the nation’s No. 1 team.
