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SAN BERNARDINO -- The series between the Coyotes and Sonoma State has been a one-sided affair throughout its history with Sonoma State leading 16-0-1 entering Friday's game.

The outcome didn't turn in Cal State San Bernardino's favor, but the Coyotes nearly earned their first win in the all-time series and earned a 1-1 tie in double OT before 256 at Coyote Premier Field.

CSUSB, now 5-8-2 overall and 3-8-2 in the CCAA, will complete the weekend Sunday against Humboldt State. Sonoma State is 9-4-2, 8-3-2.

The teams played to a scoreless tie through the first 45 minutes and the Coyotes were the first to get a lead.

In the 62nd minute, junior Derek Taddei was on the receiving end of a cross form Nicholas Harb and punched in the ball from within two feet for the 1-0 lead.

The Coyotes fought off the Sonoma State charge through most of the second half, until Taylor Varnadore's goal in the 75th minute tied the game at 1-1.

Sonoma State had three shots in the two overtimes and CSUSB had one. For the game, SSU outshot the Coyotes 23-9.

Harb and Taddei each had two shots for CSUSB. Varnadore had eight with three SOG.

All-American Tanner Olinger had six saves as his record is now 5-7-2.