A sweet goal by Kelly Wherry proved to be the game winner on Saturday, as Cal State San Marcos Women's Soccer earned a big 2-0 conference win over Embry-Riddle.

CSUSM improves to 6-4-4 on the year with its second straight conference victory.  Embry-Riddle falls to 5-6-4.

For Wherry, a senior captain and pillar on this team since its very beginning, it's shaping up to be quite a finish to her decorated Cougar career.  The four-year starter and Honorable Mention All-American tallied her second goal in as many nights, and this one was arguably the best of the season for CSUSM.

Until Wherry's goal, the game had played out the way many have this season for CSUSM.  The Cougars were controlling possession and completely eliminating any truly dangerous opportunities for their opponent, but the game was largely played in the midfield and CSUSM was failing to connect in the offensive zone or find the finishing touch when opportunities presented themselves.

That all changed in the 62nd minute.  A scramble in front of the net resulted in a ball deflected out to about 30 yards away.  As the ball bounced out, Wherry moved in, absolutely crushing a half-volley from 30 yards out to the upper view.

The sudden goal changed the complexion of the game, and the Cougars were quick to capitalize.  Just three minutes later, a corner kick led to a loose ball in front of the net, and freshman Shelby Bush was there to knock it home to give CSUSM a 2-0 lead and eventual win.

CSUSM out-shot Embry-Riddle 18-1, and keeper Kaycee Gunion made one save to earn the shutout.

The Cougars will be in action this Wednesday at Chapman, then in their final regular season game next Saturday, October 31st, at home against Southwestern (AZ).