Heyward cards 35 in Raiders’ victory
California (Pa.) 3, Charleston (W.Va.) 2 – Justin Taucher netted the winning goal in the 68th minute off a Mike Luecke assist to give the Vulcans a non-section road victory. California improved to 3-0 in the early season with all three wins coming against WVIAC squads. Charleston loses for first time, slipping to 3-1.
The Vulcans scored early when Nick Helbig beat Charleston’s goalie in the second minute. Luecke and Spencer Crider had the assists. Charleston tied the game in the next minute, but California regained the lead in the 20th minute when Luecke scored off an assist from Felipe Souza.
Derek Yobbi won his second game of the season, turning aside five shots.
California opens the PSAC-West schedule Saturday when the Vulcans travel to Slippery Rock.