The Cal State San Marcos Cougars defeated the Cal Poly Humboldt Lumberjacks 3–1 in women’s soccer on Oct. 9 at The Cage in San Marcos. Karli Sikes, Lily Jensen and Makynzie McDaniel scored for the Cougars. Humboldt briefly tied the match before San Marcos regained control.
Cougars answer the equalizer
Sikes opened the scoring in the third minute from assists by Maryn Rogers and Vivi Delgado. Kyla Okamoto equalized in the 31st minute from a Julia Martin pass. Jensen restored the Cougars’ lead in the 42nd minute before halftime.
McDaniel added the third goal in the 56th minute from Delgado’s second assist. Cal State San Marcos finished with a 6–4 advantage in shots and a 5–2 edge in corner kicks. Humboldt fell to 5–4–4 overall and 3–2–2 in CCAA play at the time of the result.
CSB Take
San Marcos responded quickly enough to keep Humboldt’s equalizer from changing the match’s direction. Multiple scorers and Delgado’s passing helped the Cougars build separation. Humboldt needed a stronger defensive finish to the first half after working back to level terms.
