MERCED -- Cal State Dominguez Hills was outplayed by host UC Merced en route to a 3-0 setback as the two teams kicked off California Collegiate Athletic Association action.
The Toros fall to 2-3 overall and 0-1 in CCAA play, with keeper
Berlin Alcala notching seven saves in the loss.
The Bobcats used a 7-1 shot advantage in the first half to set the tone for the match, breaking the scoreless tie in the 32nd minute for a 1-0 lead into the half.
It didn't get any better for the visitors after the break as the hosts tallied scores in the 64th and 84th minutes to put the game away.
Alexis Delgado and
Betsy Lopez Rayas both notched two shots in the loss, with both of Delgado's efforts coming on frame.
CSUDHÂ looks to get back in the win column on Sunday, traveling to Stanislaus State for an 11 am first touch.
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