Titans Blank Matadors 2-0 in Big West Opener

Cal State Fullerton's Titans advanced past Cal State Northridge's Matadors with a shutout win at Titan Stadium in Fullerton.

Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Soccer

Cal State Fullerton's Titans shut out Cal State Northridge's Matadors 2-0 in the first round of the Big West Championship at Titan Stadium on Tuesday. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

The Titans defeated the Matadors 2-0 in the first round of the Big West Championship at Titan Stadium in Fullerton. Sail Bozinovic scored the first goal in the 13th minute, and the Matadors finished the season with a 6-9-6 record.

Why it matters

The result ended the Matadors' season despite a second-half push that produced 11 shots to the Titans' three. The Titans, who finished 11-3-6, held 61% possession in the first half.

Matadors took 11 shots to the Titans' three, yet could not convert any chances into goals. The teams' regular-season meeting earlier in the year ended in a 3-3 draw, and the Titans held 61% possession in the first half.

The players

Sail Bozinovic

Bozinovic is a forward for the Cal State Fullerton Titans who scored the opening goal in the Big West Championship win.

Cal State Fullerton Titans

The Titans are the Big West program based in Fullerton that advanced to the next round after finishing the season 11-3-6.

Cal State Northridge Matadors

The Matadors are the Big West program from Northridge whose season ended with a 6-9-6 record after this loss.

The details

Sail Bozinovic scored in the 13th minute, and the Titans added a second goal to secure the 2-0 win. The Matadors pushed harder after halftime with shots from Canister and Peterson, but the Titans' defense held firm.

13th minute: Sail Bozinovic scores the Titans' first goal.
20th minute: The Titans register a crossbar shot.
56th minute: The Titans apply high pressure in the box.
Earlier last year: The Matadors win the regular-season championship.

Season Trajectory

The Titans advance in the Big West Championship bracket while the Matadors' 6-9-6 finish closes a season that included a regular-season title earlier in the year. Northridge returns at least nine of 11 starters for next season, positioning the program for a rebound in the conference race.

The Matadors return at least nine of 11 starters for next season, which gives fantasy and recruiting watchers a clearer picture of Northridge's roster continuity. Fans following the Big West bracket should track the Titans' next opponent as the championship advances.

The takeaway

The Matadors' 11-shot second half shows their attack can generate chances, but finishing will determine whether a 6-9-6 season turns around. Watch how the returning starters develop in the offseason.