SEASIDE, Calif. — Cal State Monterey Bay continued its impressive run through CCAA play Sunday afternoon, battling Chico State to a 1-1 draw at Cardinale Stadium to extend its unbeaten streak to six consecutive matches.
The Otters improved to 5-2-5 overall and 3-2-3 in CCAA play, moving to 3-0-3 over their last six contests. CSUMB has now earned 12 of a possible 18 conference points during the stretch, remaining unbeaten since its Sept. 20 contest against Cal State LA.
Juliana Dow continued her outstanding offensive season, scoring her team-leading seventh goal in the 13th minute to give Monterey Bay an early advantage.
Dow found the back of the net at the 12:19 mark off an assist from
Ella Schug, providing the Otters with a 1-0 lead. The goal marked Dow's fourth in the last four matches, continuing an impressive stretch for the CSUMB attack.
Monterey Bay carried its one-goal advantage into halftime before Chico State found the equalizer in the 70th minute.
The Otters continued battling through the closing stages, earning another important conference point to extend their unbeaten run.
Dow led CSUMB offensively with four shots, accounting for half of the team's eight attempts.
Ashleigh Carroll added a shot on goal, while
Miye Kodama,
Naomi Tobias and Schug each contributed an attempt.
Goalkeeper
Willow Baltazar played all 90 minutes, recording three saves to help preserve the draw. Baltazar and the Otter defense limited Chico State to nine shots, including four on goal.
Chloe Van Winkle and
Jordan Sawyer anchored the defensive effort, playing all 90 minutes, while
Bailey Rozier contributed 69 minutes.
The Otters finished with eight shots and two on goal, while Chico State recorded nine attempts and held a 6-1 advantage in corner kicks.
Sunday's result extended Monterey Bay's unbeaten streak to six matches, with the Otters outscoring their opponents 9-2 during the stretch. CSUMB has recorded three victories and three draws since Sept. 25, continuing to build momentum in the conference standings.
The Otters have now earned points in six consecutive CCAA matches as they enter the final stretch of the regular season.
CSUMB remains at home to host Fresno Pacific on Thursday, Oct. 15.
