MONMOUTH, Ore. (Sept. 18, 2025) - In a tightly contested defensive showdown, No. 3 Colorado State University Pueblo men's soccer played Western Oregon to a 0-0 draw Thursday afternoon at WOU Soccer Field.

With the draw, CSU Pueblo (2-0-3) extends its unbeaten streak to five games to start the season, while Western Oregon moves its record to 2-1-1.

Despite both teams generating eight shots apiece, neither side could break through in a match defined by physical play and standout goalkeeping.

Pack goalkeeper and reigning RMAC Goalkeeper of the Week Esteban Gonzalez (Jr., Brussels, Belgium) was a wall between the posts, recording four saves, including a dramatic stop on a penalty kick by Western Oregon's Yahir Ocampo Navarro in the 28th minute.

Western Oregon's keeper Justin Stewart matched Gonzalez save-for-save, denying CSU Pueblo's best chances, including a late strike from Brandon Sanchez (Jr., Tucson, Ariz.) in the 88th minute.

Defensively, the ThunderWolves were organized, limiting Western Oregon's top chances and making key interventions; offensively, there were moments of promise—some shots just wide, some good movement in the attacking third—but the final touch eluded them.

Coach Comments
"Tough match against a top side today in Western Oregon. Coach Behonick does an awesome job and they made it difficult for us today," said Pack Head Coach Nick Blackwell. "We had good moments in the match but need to continue to improve in our final phases of play."

"Proud of the guys for keeping a clean sheet, Esteban made a big save today and showed his ability to make big plays. Excited to compete again on Saturday!"

Up Next
CSU Pueblo remains in Oregon and will face Saint Martin's on Saturday at 11 a.m. (MT) at WOU Soccer Field.