ROHNERT PARK, Calif-  Despite a healthy shot advantage, the Sonoma State men's soccer team had to settle for a 2-2 tie with Cal State Monterey Bay in CCAA action on Sunday in Rohnert Park.  The Otters tied the game up with under four minutes remaining in regulation to avoid the loss and improve to 0-4-3, 0-2-2 CCAA.  The Seawolves, ranked tenth in the nation, go to 7-1-1, 2-0-1 CCAA.

The draw snaps a 20-game winning streak in conference play for the Seawolves dating back to October, 2006. 

The game's first score came just five minutes in as Ross Middlemiss got a feed from Ben Langwith and lofted over the pulled out goalkeeper.  That lead would stand until just three and a half minutes before the break when Grant Robson scored his first goal off the season after heading in a free kick from Kevin Amaral.

The Seawolves were able to take advantage of a hard foul in the box in the 70th minute when Middlemiss converted a penalty kick for a 2-1 lead.  It was the tenth goal of the season for the forward from Arcata.

With time winding down, the Otters took advantage in a misplay by the Seawolves as Andy Binol jumped on a clearance attempt and slotted it past the keeper. 

The Seawolves turned up the pressure in overtime, out shooting the Otters 3-1, but a second yellow to Jack Jones shortly before the end of the period made the Seawolves play a man down the rest of the way.  Opportunties continued to arise in the second extra frame, but despite four shots, the Seawolves came away empty handed. 

CSUMB goalkeeper Brenden Baca was credited with six saves in the match.  Sonoma State out shot the Otters 21-8 and had an 8-3 advantage in corners.  There were 41 total fouls and seven yellows shown, not including the red to Jones.

The Seawolves look to bounce back on Wednesday when they host Humboldt State.

Box Score

GAME NOTES:  Ross Middlemiss now has 21 goals in his Sonoma State career, moving him into a tie with Brian Coyne (2001-04) for tenth on the all-time list...the Seawolves are now 30-2-2 over their last 34 CCAA games...Taylor Jones played the first half of the game in goal before giving way to Brook Johnson for the second half (and overtimes)...the Seawolves still lead the all-time series against the Otters, 6-2-1.