SAN RAFAEL, Calif. – Sonoma State's defense and a lone goal by Annette Sotelo proved to be a winning formula for the second straight game as the Seawolves toppled Dominican 1-0.  Sotelo's early first half score provided the game's only goal as SSU moved to 2-1-1 on the season. 
 
The game was a defensive battle with the teams combining for 14 total shots, seven from each side.  The Seawolves however, capitalized early on, forcing a turnover deep in the Penguins half.  Sotelo came away with the ball and perfectly placed a shot from the top of the box inside the left post for her fourth goal of the season.  The rest of the half featured just two total shots, including the final 30 minutes with neither team able to create an opportunity. 
 
The second half featured more offense but zero goals.  Sotelo nearly notched her second score of the contest in the 61^st minute but she shot from distance was saved on a diving stop by the Dominican goalie.  The Penguins best chance came with just under nine minutes remaining when a failed clear led to an opportunity from the top of the box.  Claudia Janese was up the task, making a one-handed diving save to keep the shutout alive.  The Seawolves defense did the rest, holding Dominican without a shot shot the final nine minutes to keep them scoreless. 
 
Sotelo, the reigning CCAA Offensive Player of the Week, scored a goal for the third straight game.  Janese meanwhile notched her third shutout of the season with two saves in net. 
 
Sonoma State is back in action on Monday with a trip up to Bellingham to face 2022 National Champion Western Washington.  The game will kick off at 7:00 pm with live stream and live stats available through the links at www.sonomaseawolves.com.