SAN MARCOS – Cal State L.A.'s women's soccer team saw its 2008 season get off to a tough start at Cal State San Marcos.

 

The Golden Eagles were unable to muster any offense and dropped a 1-0 decision to Cal State San Marcos Friday in San Marcos. Cal State L.A. (0-1), which enjoyed its best season ever in 2007, surrendered the game's only goal with 16 minutes remaining in the second half.

 

Cal State San Marcos (2-0) enjoyed an 11-9 edge in shots and took eight corner kicks to just three for the Golden Eagles. The Cougars had a 7-1 edge in corner kicks in the second half and the game-winning goal came off a corner kick.

 

Cal State L.A. was whistled for nine fouls, while Cal State San Marcos was called for 12.

 

The Golden Eagles, who rode a stingy defense all the way to a Far West Region Championship game appearance last season, didn't give the Cougars many scoring opportunities on Friday. Goalie Heather Emswiler was not credited with a save in the contest. Cal State San Marcos goalie Kaycee Gunion had three saves.

 

Khadijah Greenwood and Christine Buenrostro had two shots each for the Golden Eagles, while seven other players took one shot each.

 

The game's only goal came when Lauryn Maes headed in a corner kick from Taylor Ziencina.

 

Cal State L.A. will return to action on Thursday against NCAA Division II opponent Texas A&M Commerce.