MENS SOCCER SQUEEZES WIN OVER BAKERSFIELD COLLEGE

Santa Monica College Corsairs sophomore Isaac Gonzalez (15) gets aggressively held by a Bakersfield defender as the game nears the end and the Corsairs lead 4-2. (Jon Putman | The Corsair)

SMC Corsairs took on Bakersfield College Tuesday, Oct. 5 at Santa Monica College.  Bakersfield took the early 2-0 lead over the Corsairs and held that lead, until just before half where the Corsairs were able to squeeze in a couple goals to tie it up. With a score of 2-2 after half, the games intensity ramped up with aggressive shots being made by both teams. The Corsairs were able to pull away with the Win with a score of 4-3 over Bakersfield College. With a record of 4-5-2, the Corsairs will take on Allan Hancock College Friday, Oct. 15.

Santa Monica College Corsairs freshman Taj Winnard (17) attempts a penalty kick after an agressive foul from the Bakersfield College player which warranted a yellow card. (Jon Putman | The Corsair)

Santa Monica College Corsairs freshman Denilson Garcia (11) gets viciously tripped dribbling the ball down field after the Corsairs took the 4-2 lead with only a few minutes left in the game. (Jon Putman | The Corsair)

Santa Monica College Corsairs freshman Luis Heredia (25), dribbles the ball down field past the Bakersfield defender as the game begins. (Jon Putman | The Corsair)

Santa Monica College Corsairs sophomore Isaac Gonzalez (15) goes head to head with a defender as the corsairs attempt to catch back up after taking the 1-0 defecit. (Jon Putman | The Corsair)

Santa Monica College Corsairs freshman Denilson Garcia (11) holds off a Bakersfield defender as he attempts to take the ball while an injured player sits in the background. (Jon Putman | The Corsair)

Santa Monica College Corsairs freshman Luis Heredia (25), dribbles the ball down the field past the Bakersfield defender towards the goal just before half time. (Jon Putman | The Corsair)

Santa Monica College Corsairs sophomore Sean Mcdonnell (14) watches as a Bakersfield College player heads the ball towards the Corsairs side of the field. (Jon Putman | The Corsair)

Santa Monica College Corsairs freshman Josh Rodriguez (4) gets helped up by the Bakersfield opponet that fouled him and the Santa Monica College Physical Therapist after a brutal collision. (Jon Putman | The Corsair)

Santa Monica College Corsairs Mens Soccer Team Head Coach Tim Pierce (Gray shirt) looks in concern with players and coaches as one of the Corsairs players was taken out in a brutal foul. (Jon Putman | The Corsair)