SAN MARCOS, Calif. – In front of more than 250 fans, the Cal State San Marcos women's soccer team defeated Chico State, 2-1, in California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) play on Sunday, Sept. 17 at The Cage.
 
For the second consecutive season, senior Kayla Anderson scores the game-winning goal against Chico State. Just minutes into the second half, Anderson was fouled along the end line and was called upon to take the penalty kick. The senior forward came through once again, beating the goalkeeper to her left and giving the Cougars a two goal lead.
 
The Cougars improve to 4-2-0 overall and 2-0-0 in CCAA play. Chico State drops to 3-3-0, 0-2-0 CCAA action.
 
CSUSM had three players finish with multiple shots in the match. Junior Megan Pfrunder, sophomore Jessica Harloe and freshman Katie Connor all accumulated two shots apiece. Sophomore goalkeeper Bailey Cockrill finishes with three saves.
 
The Cougars jumped out to an early 1-0 lead as senior Megan Randig was able to jump on a loose ball inside the six and tap in her first goal of the year. Anderson was credited with the assist on the play.

The score remained 1-0 until the 48th minute when a costly Wildcat foul allowed Anderson to line up and drill a PK goal and add to the Cougar lead, making it 2-0.

The Wildcats would respond though with a goal from freshman Lauren Madero, her first collegiate goal to cut CSUSM's lead in half in the 67th minute. The Cougars would hold off a strong surge from Chico State and hang on for a 2-1 win.
 
The Cougars will hit the road on Friday, Sept. 22 to take on Cal State L.A.  at 4:30 p.m. For live stats and more information on the game, head to CSUSMCougars.com.