ALAMOSA, Colo. - The No. 23 nationally ranked University of Colorado Colorado Springs men's soccer team traveled to Alamosa, Colo. to face Adams State University at ASU Soccer and Lacrosse Field on Sunday afternoon and dominated offensively, outshooting Adams State 46-6 to secure a 2-0 victory.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: #23 UCCS 2, ASU 0
Records: UCCS (8-1-5, 3-1-2 RMAC); ASU (1-9-1, 0-5 RMAC)
Facility: ASU Soccer and Lacrosse Field | Alamosa, Colo.
All-Time Series: UCCS improves to 21-2-1 all-time against Adams State.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- Cole Wearner and Yohann Fila set the tone offensively for the Mountain Lions, recording back-to-back shots to open the match.
- UCCS earned two early corner kicks, creating scoring opportunities in the attacking third.
- Wearner recorded his second shot of the match, but the attempt was blocked as the Mountain Lions continued to pressure the Adams State defense.
- The UCCS defense started strong, limiting Adams State to its first shot in the 11th minute. Goalkeeper Hugo Sjöberg made a low save to his right to keep the match scoreless.
- Jack Cook and Fila responded with two quick shots in the 16th minute, keeping pressure on the Adams State defense.
- Maddox Brown added to the Mountain Lions' attack with a low, central shot on goal in the 18th minute.
- Eduardo Macias broke the deadlock in the 20th minute, finding the back of the net with a low shot to the left. Toby Benitez and Marcus Garcia recorded assists on the play as UCCS took a 1-0 lead.
- The Mountain Lions continued to apply offensive pressure, recording seven consecutive shots, carrying a 1-0 lead into halftime.
- The Mountain Lions maintained their offensive momentum in the second half, recording three consecutive shots around the 60-minute mark.
- UCCS earned a corner kick in the 80th minute but could not capitalize on the opportunity to extend its lead.
- UCCS continued to pressure Adams State, drawing a yellow card inside the penalty box on Mateo Dean at 81:11. Fila lined up for the penalty kick and buried the ball in the back of the net to push the lead to 2-0.
- The Mountain Lions' defense held firm throughout the match, limiting Adams State's offensive opportunities and securing a 2-0 victory.
STATS FROM THE GAME:
- The Mountain Lions put up a season-high in total shots, outshooting the Grizzlies 46-6 and recording 18 shots on goal.
- UCCS earned eight corner kicks compared to Adams State's two.
- Sjöberg recorded three saves in 90 minutes of action, recording his fourth clean sheet of the season.
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE:
- The Mountain Lions tied a program record with 46 total shots in the match and tied for the fifth-most shots on goal in a single game with 18.
- E. Macias recorded the sixth goal of his career and his fourth of the 2026 season.
- Toby Benitez recorded his fourth assist of the 2026 season.
- UCCS extended its winning streak to eight against Adam State.
UP NEXT:
- The UCCS men's soccer team continues its road trip on Friday, October 16, traveling to Trailblazer Stadium in Lakewood, Colo. to face RMAC opponent Colorado Christian University. Kickoff is scheduled for 11 a.m.
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As a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, the University of Colorado Colorado Springs competes in 14 varsity sports in NCAA Division II intercollegiate athletics.
