Cal Poly (5-5-5, 2-2-3 Big West) outshot Cal State Bakersfield (2-12-2, 1-5-1 Big West) but could not find the back of the net, settling for a 0-0 draw Saturday night at Main Soccer Field in Bakersfield.
The Mustangs recorded nine shots, five on target, compared to the Roadrunners’ five.
Saturday’s matchup marked Head Coach Bernardo Silva’s first return to Bakersfield since taking over Cal Poly’s program.
Cal Poly created several scoring opportunities in the first half. In the 38th minute, sophomore forward Zoe Minnery struck the woodwork before junior midfielder Miah Thomas and junior forward Isis Salazar-Ortega each forced saves from the Bakersfield goalkeeper.
The search for a breakthrough continued after halftime, but the Mustangs struggled to convert, managing only three shots in the second half.
Cal Poly’s defense kept the Roadrunners offense off the scoreboard. Junior Goalkeeper Shannon Porubski played all 90 minutes as the Mustangs recorded their second road draw following a 1-1 result against CSUN on Wednesday.
Junior defender Mya Clarke got Cal Poly’s final chance in the 87th minute, but it was saved to keep the scoreline scoreless.
The Mustangs return to Spanos Stadium to face UC Santa Barbara in a blue-green rivalry game at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14.