Box Score COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The University of Colorado Colorado Springs women's soccer team tied 2-2 on Sunday afternoon against Western Washington University on their home turf inside Mountain Lion Stadium.
INSIDE THE MATCH-UP
Final: UCCS 2, WWU 2
Records: UCCS (1-0-1, 0-0-0 RMAC), WWU (0-0-2, 0-0-0 GNAC)
Facility: Mountain Lion Stadium | Colorado Springs, Colo.
All-Time Series: Thursday evening's matchup against the Vikings was the second in UCCS program history. The Mountain Lions are now 0-1-1 in the series.
HOW IT HAPPENED
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With Western Washington kicking off the game, UCCS was immediately pushed into their defensive territory. It took the Vikings just two minutes to record their first shot of the match, which Mountain Lion goalkeeper Nylah Mirshafiei was able to deny with her right leg.
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In the 12th minute, UCCS drew a free kick off a WWU handball. Taken by Mountain Lion forward Jessica Rockwell, the ball floated toward the backpost and was shot just wide of the net.
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In another attempt to score, WWU crossed the ball just yards in front of UCCS' goal line, but the match remained scoreless as Mirshafiei successfully punched it out of Mountain Lion defensive territory. (21st minute)
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The Mountain Lions scored the first goal of the match after UCCS midfielder Luka Johnson dribbled past multiple defenders and buried a shot into the lower left corner of the net, just past the fingertips of WWU goalkeeper Ava Courtney.
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The Mountain Lions drew a free kick just outside the 18-yard-box in the 38th minute, allowing Malia Groshong and Abby Stassi to each record a shot, both of which were blocked by WWU defenders.
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In the 43rd minute, UCCS forward Regan Dare played the ball from the left side of the field to the top of the box, connecting with Stassi who ripped a shot over the WWU goalkeeper's head, scoring the second goal of the match. The Mountain Lions secured a 2-0 lead going into halftime.
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After dribbling through the midfield area and stepping into Mountain Lion defensive territory, WWU midfielder Reese Walker found open space and buried the ball in the net, just underneath the crossbar. (60th minute)
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UCCS attempted to score their third goal of the match by feeding the ball to Johnson, who took advantage of the space in front of the box and shot from 20 yards out. The ball landed inches wide of the net and resulted in a WWU goal kick in the 75th minute.
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In the 82nd minute, the Vikings tied up the match after Emily Rice floated the ball back post off a corner kick, setting Olivia Connell up for a header goal. Even with Mirshafiei's diving attempt, the ball slipped just past her fingertips into the lower left corner of the goal.
STATS FROM THE GAME
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In an even matchup, the Mountain Lions and Vikings both logged 13 shots. Six WWU shots landed on frame compared to UCCS's four. WWU led the match in corner kicks three to one.
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Forward Abby Stassi and midfielder Luka Johnson recorded one goal each against the Vikings.
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Forward Regan Dare led the team in assists after recording two during the match.
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Goalkeeper Nylah Mirshafiei logged the entire 90 minutes and faced 13 shots, recording four saves during the match.
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
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The Mountain Lions continue their undefeated path this season with an overall record of 1-0-1.
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Abby Stassi remains the leading goal-scorer, recording three goals this season.
UP NEXT
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The Mountain Lions embark on their first away-trip of the season to take on Dallas Baptist on Wednesday, Sept. 10 at 6:30 p.m (MT) at DBU Patriot Soccer Field in Dallas, TX, then St. Edward's on Saturday, Sept. 13 at 12 p.m. (MT) at Lewis Chen Family Field in Austin, TX.
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