UCSB men’s soccer lose second straight game

UC SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Nicholas Coope scored two goals to lead Cal Baptist to a road win at UCSB 4-1.

The Gauchos lone goal was a penalty kick by Steinar Bjornsson in the 64th minute to cut the deficit to 2-1.

But Coope quickly put the Lancers back in control by securing his brace with a sensational shot in the 70th minute.

UCSB, which lost over the weekend at UC Irvine, drops to 8-5-4 on the year.

The Gauchos host Cal State Northridge on Saturday night to finish up the regular season.

UCSB has still not locked down a spot in the upcoming Big West Championships.