COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The No. 8 University of Colorado Colorado Springs Mountain Lions faced off against Stonehill College for the first time in women's soccer program history. UCCS combined a balanced offensive attack with a solid defensive performance, securing their first victory of the season, 3-0.
 
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: #8 UCCS 3, Stonehill College 0
Records: UCCS (1-1-0, 0-0-0 RMAC), Stonehill College (1-2-0, 0-0-0 NEC)
Location: Mountain Lion Stadium | Colorado Springs, Colorado
Series: UCCS leads the all-time series with Stonehill 1-0-0.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Mountain Lions got it rolling early, with Sydney Lasater rocketing a shot from outside the box, landing in the top left corner to give UCCS a 1-0 lead.
• In the 29^th minute, Abby Barhydt sent a through ball to Jael Larson who blasted a shot past the Skyhawks defense, sending the Mountain Lions into halftime, up 2-0.  
• Jael Larson found the back of the net for a second time in the 82^nd minute, thanks to an assist from freshman Jessica Rockwell.
• The UCCS defense was stout in the second half, holding the Skyhawks without a shot for the first 40 minutes. While Stonehill made a push in the final minutes, it wasn't enough as the Mountain Lions prevailed with a 3-0 victory.

 
STATS FROM THE DAY

• UCCS outshot Stonehill 30-11, outpacing them in shots on goal by a count of 12-5.
• Jael Larson led the Mountain Lions in shots and shots on goal, recording seven and five, respectively. Jessica Rockwell and Gabriella Lancaster each registered three shots.
• Alexis Walker tallied five saves, posting her first shutout of the 2022 season.
• UCCS attempted six corner kicks, with Stonehill only attempting four.

 
BEYOND THE BOX

• In only 35 minutes of action, Jael Larson netted her first and second goals in a Mountain Lion uniform.
• True freshman, Jessica Rockwell, registered her first collegiate point on a first half assist to Jael Larson.
• Alexis Walker notched her first shutout of the season, tying a career high in saves with five.

 
UP NEXT

• No. 8 UCCS will traveling to Austin, Texas to take on St. Edwards University on Wednesday, August 31^st. The action will start at 12 p.m. (MT).

 
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As a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, the University of Colorado Colorado Springs competes in 16 varsity sports in NCAA Division II intercollegiate athletics. Read Full Article