Women's Soccer Team Finishes Nonconference Play With Win

Cal State San Marcos players celebrate during Sunday's 1-0 victory over Cal State San Bernardino. Photo by Brandon Pollard

Danielle Paulson's goal in the 78th minute was the difference as the Cal State San Marcos women's soccer team beat visiting Cal State San Bernardino 1-0 in its final nonconference game of the season Sunday.

Paulson scored on an assist from her sister, Natalie Paulson.

The Cougars, who finished nonconference play with a 3-1-2 record, open the California Collegiate Athletic Association portion of their schedule on Friday at Cal Poly Humboldt.

The Cal State San Marcos women's soccer team beat Cal State San Bernardino 1-0 in its final nonconference match on Sunday. Photo by Brandon Pollard
Cal State San Marcos players celebrate during Sunday's 1-0 victory over Cal State San Bernardino. Photo by Brandon Pollard
CSUSM's Natalie Paulson had an assist to help lift the Cougars to a 1-0 victory over Cal State San Bernardino on Sunday. Photo by Brandon Pollard
CSUSM's Gabby Marsh (right) leaps toward Cal State San Bernardino's Sydney Trump on Sunday. Photo by Brandon Pollard
CSUSM's Brittany Brown controls the ball during Sunday's 1-0 win over Cal State San Bernardino. Photo by Brandon Pollard
CSUSM's Addison Leite (right) battles Cal State San Bernardino's Ruby Segura for the ball during Sunday's soccer match. Photo by Brandon Pollard
CSUSM's Luca Puccio played all 90 minutes during the Cougars' 1-0 victory over Cal State San Bernardino on Sunday. Photo by Brandon Pollard
CSUSM's Diana Mendoza (right) battles Cal State San Bernardino's Angelyn Pena for control of the ball. Photo by Brandon Pollard

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