SAN MARCOS, Calif. – The Cal State San Marcos women's soccer team (2-1-1) earned a 1-0 win over NAIA opponent Hope International (4-2) in its final non-conference home game at The Cage on Saturday afternoon.
 
GOALS
CSUSM – 65' Danielle Paulson (Assisted by Jordan Galvin)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• Scoreless after 45 minutes, CSUSM had a heavy advantage in the shots department at 8-2 while taking three shots on goal.
• After Galvin sent a cross into the box from the far-left side, Paulson connected on a header that went into the center of the goal from six yards out and gave the Cougars a 1-0 lead in the 65th minute.
• CSUSM kept the Royals' offense at bay for the next 25 minutes to clinch the victory.

 
QUICK KICKS

• CSUSM ended the game with 13 shots to HIU's four.
• The Cougars had a 4-1 advantage on corner kicks.
• The battle of possession was an even 50-50 split, but CSUSM had possession in HIU territory for 70% of the game.
• Paulson's goal and Galvin's assist were both collegiate firsts for the freshmen duo.
• Natalia Huntington led the contest with four shots while putting two on goal.
• Allison Marcure tallied her third shutout of the season while making two saves.
• This was the third all-time meeting between the Cougars and Royals and the first since 2009.
• CSUSM owns the all-time series against HIU at 3-0.

 
UP NEXT
CSUSM will hit the road to face Fresno Pacific on Thursday night at 7 p.m.