SALT LAKE CITY – One match remains in the regular season for Western Colorado University following Thursday's match against Westminster College. The Mountaineers fell to the Griffins 1-0 on the road.
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Western (4-11-1, 4-7-1 RMAC) faces Dixie State University on Saturday to end the season. The Mountaineers are currently tied with Fort Lewis College for tenth place in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference standings.
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The top eight teams make the RMAC postseason tournament.
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In order to make the tournament, Western will need a win against Dixie State. The Mountaineers will also need a losses from Colorado Mesa University on Thursday night and Saturday, and a loss from Colorado Christian University on Saturday.
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The Mountaineers will also need Fort Lewis to not win on Saturday. The Skyhawks can draw to keep Western's tournament hopes alive.
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On Thursday against Westminster, goalkeeper
Emilie Eckhart recorded nine saves, facing 22 shots by the Griffin offense.
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