No. 20 Cal State San Bernardino was unable to break through against unbeaten No. 1 Cal State LA, settling for a 0-0 draw despite playing with a one-man advantage for most of the match. The Coyotes remain second in the CCAA and have clinched a spot in the conference tournament for the second straight season.

By the Numbers
  • CSUSB: 11-2-3 overall; 7-2-1 in conference play.
  • Shots: CSUSB 12, Cal State LA 6; shots on goal were tied 2-2.
  • Goalkeeper Donovan Palomares made 2 saves for his 6th shutout; he is 8-0-3.
Yes, But

Cal State LA played with 10 men after its leading scorer was sent off in the 16th minute, but the Coyotes couldn’t convert their numerical advantage. A CSUSB goal was also disallowed for handball.

State of Play
  • CSUSB sits second in the CCAA with 22 points and has secured a second consecutive conference tournament appearance.
  • Cal State LA preserved its unbeaten record, managing possession near the corner in the closing minutes.
What's Next

The Coyotes continue their road trip at Cal Poly Pomona on Sunday, Oct. 25, then visit Cal State East Bay on Thursday, Oct. 29. Both games begin at 2 p.m.

Bottom Line

CSUSB added a valuable point against the conference leader, but its inability to score with a man advantage leaves the Coyotes needing sharper finishing in the final stretch.