HAYWARD, Calif.— The top-seeded Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros moved one step closer to the CCAA title with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Cal State LA in the tournament semifinals on Friday at Pioneer Stadium. Jose Peredia's early goal secured the win, setting up a championship clash against second-seeded Cal Poly Pomona.

The decisive moment came in the 7th minute when Peredia converted a perfectly placed pass from Ramiro Rosas, firing a low shot past Cal State LA goalkeeper for his second goal of the season. The Toros continued to press offensively, tallying 12 shots, with Mikey McKibbin and Logan Kaufman creating multiple chances throughout the match.

McKibbin tested Bravo in the 23rd and 48th minutes, forcing crucial saves, while Kaufman's shot in the 79th minute narrowly missed the target. Defensively, goalkeeper Arturo Magaña recorded his 10th clean sheet of the season, supported by a strong backline anchored by Diego Barahona and Ndifor Ginyui. The Toros limited Cal State LA to just one shot on goal despite facing nine corner kicks.

With the victory, the Toros improve to 10-4-5 overall and continue their unbeaten streak in conference play. They now advance to the CCAA championship match against Cal Poly Pomona, the tournament's second seed, scheduled for tomorrow, November 16th, at 1 p.m. in Hayward, Calif.