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Cal Poly tops UCSB in soccer, volleyball

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Cal Poly tops UCSB in soccer, volleyball

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Cal Poly beat UC Santa Barbara 2-0 in the 38th Blue-Green women’s soccer rivalry match in rainy conditions, with both goals coming off corner kicks. Annika Smith headed in the opener in the ninth minute, and freshman Kate Nunes added a second header in the 74th to secure the shutout. The win moved the Mustangs and Gauchos into a tie for fourth in the Big West standings; UCSB will have upcoming matches against Utah Valley and CSUN as it looks to climb the table.

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