Toros Score Two Second Half Goals to Defeat Cal State L.A. 2-0
James Leary tallies game-winning goal and CSUDH notches fourth consecutive shutout
September 18, 2002

CARSON, Calif.- The real Cal State Dominguez Hills stood up in the second half after just going through the motions for the first 45 minutes of play. A team that couldn't connect a pass to save their life in the first half, came out on fire in the second half as James Leary (Bishop Montgomery HS) registered the game-winning goal to lift the Toros to a 2-0 California Collegiate Athletic Association victory today over Cal State LA.

CSUDH (6-0-1, 3-0-0 CCAA), ranked No. 3 in the latest NSCAA poll, came out flat in the first half. But coach Joe Flanagan's pep talk at the break seemed to spark the squad scoring two goals within a minute to take control. Leary got the Toros on the board at 61:56 when he took a pass from Jaret Minami (W. Torrance HS) and lofted his shot over the head of CSULA 6'7" goalie Ray Wilhelm.

Less than a minute later, junior forward Eduardo Serrano knocked in a rebound off a Minami blast from 18 yards out to give Cal State Dominguez Hills the 2-0 advantage. For the rest of the half, CSUDH would control the tempo but would be unable to find the back of the net again the rest of the way.

The Toros were outshot 5-2 in the first half but then outshot Cal State LA (3-4-0, 1-2-0 CCAA) 16-6 in the second period. CSUDH goalie Javier Barragan (LB Jordan HS) earned his fourth consecutive shutout with five saves in the game. Golden Eagle goalie Ray Wilhelm took the loss while making five saves.

Cal State Dominguez Hills is back in action this Friday, September 20 when they travel to Cal State San Bernardino. Kick-off is scheduled for 4 PM.