SEASIDE, Calif. – The Cal State East Bay women's soccer team battled to a 1-1 draw against Cal State Monterey Bay on Sunday afternoon at Cardinale Stadium. After conceding in the 59th minute, the Pioneers responded with an equalizer from Alisi Tauataina in the 71st minute to secure a point on the road. East Bay moved to 3-11-2 overall and 2-8-2 in CCAA play.
Cal State Monterey Bay generated several opportunities in the opening half, but East Bay goalkeeper Yvette Torres kept the Otters off the scoreboard. Torres made saves in the second, fifth and 21st minutes, helping the Pioneers maintain a scoreless draw through the opening 45 minutes.
East Bay's first offensive opportunity came in the 11th minute when Taylor Hodges sent a shot wide of the goal. The Pioneers continued to defend against Monterey Bay's pressure, as the Otters held a 5-1 advantage in first-half shots.
Monterey Bay broke through in the 59th minute when Juliana Dow scored at 58:47 to give the Otters a 1-0 advantage.
East Bay responded with an opportunity in the 61st minute when Maya Gutierrez-Zamudio put a shot on goal, forcing a save from Monterey Bay goalkeeper Willow Baltazar.
The Pioneers found their equalizer in the 71st minute when Tauataina scored at 70:52 off an assist from Gutierrez-Zamudio, bringing the match level at 1-1.
East Bay continued to compete through the closing minutes, with Paris Coleman recording a shot on goal in the 90th minute that required another save from Baltazar.
Torres played all 90 minutes in goal for East Bay, finishing with four saves. The Pioneers recorded four shots, including three on goal, while Monterey Bay finished with 13 shots and five on target. East Bay also earned one corner kick compared to six for the Otters.
The Pioneers showed their ability to respond after conceding in the second half, finding the equalizer and holding on for a road point against Monterey Bay. East Bay will look to build on that effort as it continues its CCAA schedule
