Karly Morkunas vs MSU 10/20/22
2
Winner MSU Denver MSUR (10-2-4, 6-1-3)
0
Western Colo. WCUM (5-10-1, 3-7-0)
Winner
MSU Denver MSUR
(10-2-4, 6-1-3)
2
Final
0
Western Colo. WCUM
(5-10-1, 3-7-0)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
MSU Denver MSUR 1 1 2
Western Colo. WCUM 0 0 0

Game Recap: Women's Soccer | | Brandon Warr

Mountaineers defeated by Roadrunners

GUNNISON, Colo.  Western Colorado tried to end their losing streak today (Oct. 20). Yet, Metropolitan State University of Denver was able to outplay the Mountaineers and walk away with a 2-0 victory.

JUST THE FACTS
Final Score:  Metro State def. Western Colorado 2-0.
Records: Western Colorado 5-10-1 (3-7 RMAC), Metro State 10-2-4 (6-1-3 RMAC).
Location: Katy O. Rady Field; Gunnison, Colo.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
  • Metro State had the momentum early on and pressured the Mountaineers defense for the first 30 minutes of the game. However, Western Colorado held strong and Aubree Orosco recorded six saves.
  • Unfortunately, at the 31:52 mark, the Roadrunners finally were able to slip a shot into the back of the net to take a 1-0 lead. That was the only goal scored in the half.
  • Coming out of halftime Metro State increased their lead to 2-0, 18 minutes into the second period.
  • The Mountaineers defense held strong for the remainder of the game and the same can be said for the Roadrunners who made it tough on Western Colorado's offense for the entire game. 
PITCH NOTES
  • Western Colorado had six shots in the game, three of those being on goal. Karly Morkunas, Alex Mason and Caileen Sienknecht each recorded a shot on goal during the course of the game.
  • The Roadrunners finished the game with 26 shots total, 12 being on goal.
  • Orosco finished the game with 10 saves.
UP NEXT
Western Colorado returns home for the final time this season taking on Black Hills State University on Sunday (Oct. 23) at 11 a.m.
 
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