SAN BERNARDINO (Sept. 12, 2017) — The Coyotes scored two unanswered goals in the first half and made their game against visiting Saint Martin's a one-sided game in their 2-1 victory at Premier Field on Tuesday afternoon.
 
Responding well
After the Saints grabbed the led in the 20^th minute, Danny Ortiz tied the game in the 35^th minute. Fabian Roman's shot bounced away from the Saints' GK Griffin Small, and Ortiz positioned himself near the net. He ripped a shot from up-close and went wide right for the tally. It was his second goal on the year.
 
A free look
Senior Hieu Ngo took a free kick after a Saints' foul in the box. The Berlin, Germany, native sliced the ball wide right and CSUSB had the lead for good in the 40^th minute. It was Ngo's first goal of the season.
 
A field of yellow
The teams combined for 26 fouls and a total of 10 yellows were called.
 
Nicely done Jacob
Sophomore GK Jacob Huber had five saves and Saint Martin's totaled 12 shots. CSUSB had 10 shots with six SOG.
 
Spreading it out
Eight different players accounted for the 10 shots with Humberto Salcedo and Tony Lo accounting for two each.

Coach says
"Came through a tough stretch of three games in six days with a pair of wins and a 2-1 loss to the No. 3 team in Division II in Simon Fraser,'' head coach Darren Leslie said. "It would be foolish to be anything but delighted with what we have accomplished. However, we were way below the level that we are capable of playing today. Some of that was tired legs, but also Saint Martin's played a very competitive game. We don't have long to regroup and get ready for two tough contests opening CCAA play. We have to everyone ready to go for Friday.''
 
What's next
CSUSB takes its 2-3 overall record into Friday's CCAA opener at home against Cal State LA.