SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – The Pioneers played their final road match of the regular season as they took on Cal State San Bernardino on Sunday at Premier Field. The Coyotes scored a goal in each half to defeat the Pioneers 2-1.
Michael Rossi netted CSUEB's only goal in the match.
- The Coyotes got on the scoreboard in the seventh minute as Brian Castillo scored his fifth goal of the season to give the CSUSB a 1-0 lead.
- The Pioneers would tie the match at 1-1 in the 66th minute as Michael Rossi scored his second goal of the season.
- Just over three minutes of clock time later, the Coyotes would take the lead for good on a Nicklaus Sullivan tally for a 2-1 lead that became the final score on Sunday.
- Four players had one shot apiece for the Pioneers, including Rossi, Leon Eisert, Drew Gibbons and Luis Sanchez.
- The Coyotes outshot the Pioneers 12-4 and had an 8-2 advantage in corner kicks.
- With the loss, Cal State East Bay has been eliminated from the possibility of clinching a berth in the CCAA Tournament.
Cal State East Bay: 7-7-3, 2-6-2 CCAA
Cal State San Bernardino: 7-5-4, 4-4-2 CCAA
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UP NEXT FOR CAL STATE EAST BAY |
The 2023 regular season finale takes place at Pioneer Stadium this coming Thursday, November 2 when the Pioneers host Cal State San Marcos. Kickoff is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. On September 23 in a non-conference match, Cal State East Bay shut out the Cougars, 1-0.