FRESNO, Calif. – The Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros men’s soccer team earned a 2-1 victory over the Fresno Pacific Sunbirds on October 1, 2026, marking their third consecutive win in California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) play.
Fresno Pacific opened the scoring in the 15th minute with a goal from Zion Vaughn, assisted by Cole Keeslar. Cal State Dominguez Hills equalized in the 37th minute when Jose Peredia scored off a feed from Derek Salguero, sending the teams into halftime tied at 1-1.
Early in the second half, at 68:21, freshman midfielder Tucker Malinosky netted the game-winning goal for the Toros. The team maintained control for the remainder of the match, limiting Fresno Pacific to just four shots late in the game while forcing eight saves from the Sunbirds’ goalkeeper.
Statistically, Cal State Dominguez Hills dominated with a 22-10 advantage in shots, including a 10-3 margin in shots on goal, and controlled set pieces with a 19-2 advantage in corner kicks.
With the victory, Cal State Dominguez Hills improved their overall record to 5-3-3 and 3-1-1 in CCAA play, tying them for first place in the conference alongside Cal State LA.
The Toros are scheduled to face Cal State Monterey Bay on October 3, 2026, at 4 p.m.
CSB Take
Cal State Dominguez Hills solidified their position atop the CCAA standings with a hard-fought away win. The effectiveness of Tucker Malinosky’s game-winning goal and the team’s clear control of offensive opportunities demonstrate their growing strength and momentum in the conference. Maintaining this level of play will be essential as the Toros aim for a strong finish in the season.
Source: Original report
