CARSON — Kaila Tone's late penalty kick goal in the 82nd minute proved to be the difference as Cal State Dominguez Hills edged Fresno Pacific 1-0.
 
After a tightly contested match, Tone stepped up and calmly converted the decisive penalty, giving the Toros the lead with just under 10 minutes left in regulation. The penalty was awarded after a foul was drawn in the box and Tone made no mistake from the spot. Tone also had an impactful defensive performance, playing the full 90 minutes and contributing with one shot on goal.
 
The Toros' defense held strong for the remainder of the match, securing the shutout and sealing the victory. Goalkeeper Audrey Haman played all 90 minutes and recorded one save to keep a clean sheet. Defender Emma Arkus also played the entire match, registering a shot on goal while providing crucial defensive support.
 
Alyssa Edwards led the Toros' offensive efforts with four shots, consistently putting pressure on the opposing defense throughout her 65 minutes on the field. Substitute Christine Duarte made her mark with a shot on goal in her 61 minutes of action, while Cheyenne Dohan added two shots, one of which was on target.
 
Cal State Dominguez Hills will look to build on this momentum when they face Concordia University Irvine on Friday, September 13^th at 6:30pm.