FULLERTON, Calif. – The Fullerton Titans hosted the newest addition to the Big West Conference, No. 14 California Baptist, for the conference home opener on Thursday where they fell 8-13 to the Lancers.
The Titans struggled in the first three quarters, before they found their rhythm which came late in the fourth quarter, leading to the 13-8 loss. Seven Titans found the back of the net, while
Dustin Drobeck was the only one to record two against the Lancers.
Denes Dobi scored the first goal of the night and the only Titans goal in the first quarter. The Lancers led 3-1 going into the second frame where they posted another three straight.
Carmelo Bangs and
Ethan MacLeod scored back-to-back goals to break up CBU's momentum. Drobeck found the back of the net for his first of the day with just over a minute remaining in the first half.
Fullerton trailed 4-8 at halftime and was held scoreless in the third quarter. CBU scored three in the third, taking an 11-4 lead going into the final quarter. The Titans knit together a three-goal rally with three minutes to go.
Jason Honey,
Cade Zeilinger, and
Francisco Paredes each logged a goal as Fullerton started to chip away at CBU's lead. The Lancers scored their second of the quarter before Drobeck nabbed his second of the night with 36 seconds remaining.
Drobeck led the Titans with a season-high two goals against CBU on Thursday.
Jace Peterson and MacLeod contributed to the Titans with their two assists each. Peterson also had a steal.
The Titans are back in the pool on Friday, October 30 in La Jolla as they play UC San Diego for the final road conference game of the regular season.
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