CHICO, Calif. – The Cal State San Marcos men's soccer team (4-3-2, 1-0-1 CCAA) battled its way to a 0-0 draw at No. 2 Chico State (7-0-1, 0-0-1 CCAA) in conference action on Sunday at University Soccer Stadium.
 
GOALS
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HOW IT HAPPENED

•  Scoreless in the first half, the Wildcats led the period in shots at 7-4 while taking the only two corner kicks of the half. Four of Chico's seven shots were on goal.
• The Cougars heavily outshot the Wildcats in the second half at 9-2 but were only able to put two shots on goal.

 
QUICK KICKS

• At No. 2, Chico was the highest-ranked opponent CSUSM had faced in the NCAA Division II era (2015-present).
• This was the second consecutive year with a draw between the Cougars and Wildcats as they tallied a 1-1 tie in San Marcos last season.
• This was the first scoreless draw in the eight games played between CSUSM and Chico.
• The Cougars outshot the Wildcats at 13-9, but Chico put more shots on goal at 5-2.
• Chico ended the game with a 4-2 advantage on corner kicks.
• Giovanni Marsh led CSUSM with a career-high three shots while putting one on goal.
• Cougar keeper Jesus Mentado put up a season-high five saves in the shutout.
• CSUSM had possession for 52% of the match with 65% of its possessions coming in Chico territory.
• Chico was unable to finish its conference opener against Cal State East Bay on Friday night due to lightning, and the match will be resumed at a later date in the 40th minute.

 
UP NEXT
CSUSM will return to San Marcos to face Cal State Dominguez Hills on Friday at 3 p.m.