SAN MARCOS, Calif. – In its final non-conference match, the Cal State San Marcos women's soccer team (3-1-2) earned a 1-0 victory over Cal State San Bernardino (2-3-2) on Sunday afternoon at The Cage.
GOALS
CSUSM – 78' Danielle Paulson (Assisted by Natalie Paulson)
HOW IT HAPPENED
- A scoreless first half saw CSUSM have a 7-0 edge in shots while putting one on goal. The Cougars also had the advantage on corner kicks at 2-0.
- In the 78th minute on a free kick outside the top of the box, Natalie Paulson found the head of her sister Danielle Paulson, who put a shot into the right corner of the net from the left side to give the Cougars a 1-0 lead.
QUICK KICKS
- CSUSM led the game in total shots (10-4), shots on goal (3-2) and corner kicks (3-2).
- Danielle Paulson's goal was her second of the season. She also led the game with three shots, all of which were on goal.
- This was the Cougars' second consecutive win against the Coyotes.
- CSUSM is now 6-2-6 in the all-time series against CSUSB and is 5-0-3 when playing at home.
- The Cougars spent 68% of their possessions in Coyote territory,
UP NEXT
With its non-conference schedule complete, CSUSM will begin CCAA play at Cal Poly Humboldt on Friday at 3 p.m. in Arcata.
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