CSUSM men’s soccer team beat Cal State Monterey Bay at CSUMB on Friday Oct. 7.
Right from the start of the game, the Otters were eager to score. Within the first ten minutes, they had three shots on goal. Fortunately, CSUSM goalkeeper Justin Tesar kept the Otter’s shots out...
On Friday, October 25, Head Soccer Coach Ron Pulvers received the news that both men’s and women’s soccer teams secured the second seed going into the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) Conference tournament in Gwinnet, Georgia. The next day marked another reason to celebrate.
CSUSM Men’s Soccer came within inches of its 2010 season coming to an end on Tuesday, but the resilient Cougars battled back, defeating Thomas University (GA) 3-2 in overtime to advance to the A.I.I. Tournament Semifinals.
...the two teams met in what was a big conference contest, and it was clear there was no love lost, as evidenced by the 14 combined cards the teams were issued. CSUSM held the upper hand in the match, out-shooting Embry-Riddle and holding an 8-0 corner kick advantage.
Playing in front of the loud home crowd on Thursday, the Cougars controlled play from the opening whistle, not allowing a single shot while tallying 28 of their own and putting 12 on net. Kevin Ernst earned the shutout in net for CSUSM, with a huge assist from his midfield and back line, who were stout for all 90 minutes.
A crazy goal with just 40 seconds left in regulation saved what would have been a disastrous loss for Cougar men’s soccer, as the squad came back to tie Biola 1-1 at home on Saturday.
The men’s soccer team took a big step defensively on Wednesday night, holding #22 The Master’s College to a 0-0 draw in double overtime.
But they sure could have used former MVP and star forward Brandon Zuniga.
Playing in front of a big crowd in Santa Barbra, Cal State San Marcos men’s soccer came up short against a good Westmont team, losing 2-1 on the road last Saturday.
Cougar men’s soccer did everything but win the game Saturday night in Arizona, controlling play but losing focus late in the game to fall 2-1 to Mid-American Nazarene University. For Head Coach Ron Pulvers’ super young squad, it’s a tough result, but a positive learning experience.
Cougar men’s soccer recorded its second straight win on Friday, defeating Oklahoma Christian 2-1 on day one of two in Prescott, Arizona. ““The team continued to play with good spirit and fight,” commented Head Coach Ron Pulvers.
The 2009 season was the culmination of four years of hard work, effort, and perseverance for the Cougar men's soccer team. Now heading into 2010, Coach Ron Pulvers' squad is looking to reload after losing 8 seniors, including 6 of last year's 11 starters.
