GUNNISON, Colo. Western Colorado did everything they could to get back to their winning ways. Yet, Colorado Mesa was able to capitalize on their opportunities leading to them walking away with a 3-0 victory.
JUST THE FACTS
Final Score: Colorado Mesa def. Western Colorado 3-0.
Records: Western Colorado 5-7-1 (3-4 RMAC), Colorado Mesa 6-6-1 (4-3 RMAC).
Location: Katy O. Rady Field; Gunnison, Colo.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- For the first 16 minutes of the game, things were even as both teams had four shots – Colorado Mesa having two shots on goal, while the Mountaineers had one - But, none of those shots found the back of the net.
- The first shot that did find the net came from the Mavericks – after another players shot deflected off the crossbar and rolled to another Colorado Mesa attacker who tapped the ball in.
- With 42:05 left before the half ended, the Mavericks scored another goal to extend their lead to 2-0.
- The final goal of the game (55:29), came from Colorado Mesa on a cross that was tapped in ballooning their lead to 3-0.
PITCH NOTES
- Western Colorado had five shots, one being on goal – which came from Natasha Kasozi 4:28 into the game.
- The Mavericks had 18 shots in the game, 11 being on goal.
UP NEXT
Western Colorado will be on the road for their next to contest against Regis (Oct. 14, 4 p.m.) and Colorado School of Mines (Oct. 16, 12 p.m.).