by Kyle Trembley

Photos by Aaron Jaffe: Pride Staff Photographer

The goal-scoring drought continued for CSUSM women’s soccer on Saturday, as the squad played Biola University to a 0-0 tie in front of the home crowd at Mangrum Field.

#13-ranked CSUSM is now 4-1-4 on the season.  Biola is 3-2-1.

CSUSM has been struggling to replace dynamic freshman forwards Amy Young and Dani Porter, both of whom are injured.  The Cougars have scored just two goals in their last five games.

However, the squad has posted a respectable 2-1-2 record in that span, thanks largely to a staunch back line that played another excellent game on Saturday.  Led by captain Michele Ramirez and of course keeper Kaycee Gunion, the CSUSM defense has surrendered just three goals in the team’s nine games this season.

Today, both Biola and CSUSM came within inches of scoring.  The Cougars’ opportunity came in the first half, as a shot by Mary Green, who was very active and dangerous on the day, was cleared off the back line at the very last opportunity.  Biola got its chance in overtime, as what looked like a sure-thing goal was stopped brilliantly at the last minute by defender Chelsea Porter, who lunged to clear it off the line.

Gunion made three saves to earn the shutout.

CSUSM will be in action next on Thursday at Concordia.