In order to get its first win of the season, the San Diego State men’s soccer team needed to rely on the heroics of senior tri-captain Raymundo Reza on Sunday evening.

The forward netted two goals and one assist in a 3-2 win against USD. SDSU (1-1-0) recorded its 11th win of the series, bringing the series to an all-time record of 11-5-2 in the Aztecs’ favor.

SDSU jumped out in front when senior tri-captain midfielder Khadim Diouf scored late in the first half. Diouf took a touch from Reza and buried it in the far post to put the Aztecs on the board.

SDSU notched two other scoring chances in the first half, but both attempts narrowly missed when they connected with the crossbar. The Aztecs took a 1-0 lead into halftime even though USD controlled the shots by a margin of 7-3. The Toreros’ only threatening chance came early when USD sent a header just over the top of the net.

Only minutes into the second half, Reza continued to put pressure on the Toreros. Reza took advantage of a poorly cleared ball, fired a shot from almost 50 yards out and beat the goalkeeper to put the ball in the back of the net.

Twenty minutes into the second half, USD finally got on the board as a flick header beat redshirt senior goalkeeper Brad Byrns, making the score 2-1.

The left post would keep the game within reach for the Toreros, as Reza sent another chance off it later in the second half.

In the 81st minute, USD evened up the match when Marcelo Carminatti scored a goal that made the game 2-2.

Two minutes later, Diouf went down in the box and SDSU was awarded a penalty kick. Reza took the kick, scoring the eventual game-winning goal, putting the Aztecs up 3-2.

The Toreros controlled possession and the shot advantage, outshooting SDSU 15-6, but only got three shots on goal.

Reza, the team leader in points for the Aztecs last season, was involved in each goal SDSU recorded, finishing with two goals and one assist, making him the leader in points once again for the Aztecs.