Box Score Cougar men's soccer gave everything it had in the A.I.I. Finals on Saturday, but the spirited effort was not enough to overcome top-seeded Simon Fraser, as CSUSM fell 1-0.

The loss ends what has been an incredibly memorable season for Cal State San Marcos men's soccer.  Coach Ron Pulvers' senior-heavy squad got off to a 1-3 start but refused to give in, playing their way to an 11-6-1 final record and winning two post-season matches as the #3 seed.

However, Simon Fraser, the #3-ranked team in the nation, proved to be too much Saturday night.  The Cougars hung with them throughout, actually holding a 7-6 advantage in shots on goal and a 5-3 lead in corner kicks.  But a Simon Fraser goal in the 75th minute would prove to be the only stat that mattered, as the Clan held on to win the conference title.

"The team played great and provided a lot of resistence," commented Coach Pulvers.  "This is one of my favorite teams I've ever coached."