SANTA CLARITA, Calif. – The College of the Canyons men's soccer team notched it second consecutive victory on Friday afternoon as they Cougars defeated the Citrus College Owls 3-1 at COC's Upper Field. Canyons used goals from three different players to help the team improve to 6-7-4 overall and 6-5-2 in conference play.

After playing to a scoreless tie in the first half, Canyons took the early lead 13 minutes into the second half. Sophomore Jamie Bent got the score on the board after a free kick that sailed into the top right side of the net.

Just four minutes later Thomas Pugliese netted a shot that was deflected by Citrus and sophomore Renato Sanchez found the ball and punched it past the Owl goalkeeper.

In the 65^th minute, Canyons saw Citrus come within one goal, 2-1.