Cal State San Marcos Athletics

Paulson had a November to remember as she was named the CCAA Player and Defender of the Year while earning All-CCAA first team honors. She posted one goal on a penalty kick in the regular-season finale against Cal State East Bay. After helping CSUSM win its first CCAA Tournament Championship, the Long Beach native was named to the All-CCAA Tournament Team and was named the tournament's Defensive Most Valuable Player. She was also named to the D2 CCA and United Soccer Coaches All-West Region first team. Academically, Paulson earned Academic All-District Team honors from College Sports Communicators (CSC).