COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The University of Colorado Colorado Springs women's soccer team defeated Colorado Mesa University 4-1 during today's matchup inside Mountain Lion Stadium, extending their winning streak to four consecutive games. Sophomore Viktoria Valdimarsdottir scored her first collegiate goal against the Mavericks.
INSIDE THE MATCH-UP
Final: UCCS 4, CMU 1
Records: UCCS (12-3-2, 8-2-1 RMAC), CMU (9-4-2, 7-2-1 RMAC)
Facility: Mountain Lion Stadium | Colorado Springs, Colo.
All-Time Series: The Mountain Lions push their all-time lead over the Mavericks to 9-11-3 with today's victory.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Colorado Mesa University started with possession as they kicked off the match, and quickly pushed the Mountain Lions into their defensive territory by logging six shots in the first ten minutes while keeping the University of Colorado Colorado Springs to zero shot attempts.
- The Mountain Lions gained their first attacking play with a free kick taken by Casey Tadlock, who floated a cross towards the back post to connect with Madison Groshong for a header, but her shot bounced out of bounds past the right goalpost.
- UCCS turned the tables in the 29th minute as Abby Stassi headed a corner kick from Viktoria Valdimarsdottir just past Keely Wieczorek's fingertips, forcing the Mavericks trail 1-0.
- Seven minutes later, Ally Henry slotted a through-ball to Stassi on the run up the left side of the field, who drove downline and played a cutback cross to Taylynn Levi's feet. As Levi one-touched the ball into the lower left corner of the goal, the Mountain Lions earned a 2-0 lead.
- Just 50 seconds after the second half began, UCCS gained a 3-0 advantage over CMU with a goal by Valdimarsdottir, despite Wieczorek's effort to keep the low shot from crossing the goal line.
- After the Mountain Lions possessed the ball around the midfield area for a few moments, the Mavericks were forced into a deeper deficit as Tadlock secured the Mountain Lion's fourth goal of the match.
- CMU found success in the 73rd minute of regulation as Olivia Barrett assisted Coral Turner for the sole Maverick goal against UCCS.
- With 14 minutes left in the match, Luka Johnson nearly scored the Mountain Lion's fifth goal with a stunning shot inside the box, but a diving save by Maddy Eggert prevented a 5-1 score and transitioned CMU back up the field. Three minutes later, Sophia Broberg logged a similar shot to Johnson's but yet another skilled save from Eggert kept the Mavericks trailing 4-1.
- CMU was able to record a few shots on goal in the final moments of regulation, but they could not close the three-goal gap and were ultimately handed their fourth loss of the season.
STATS FROM THE GAME
- UCCS led the Mavericks in assists (4-1), shots (14-12), shots on goal (11-4), and corner kicks (3-2). CMU logged seven saves compared to the Mountain Lion's three.
- Four UCCS players logged a single goal against the Mavericks: Casey Tadlock, Taylynn Levi, Abby Stassi, and Viktoria Valdimarsdottir. Similarly, four Mountain Lions recorded a single assist: Charlize Ellsworth, Ally Henry, Stassi, and Valdimarsdottir.
- Stassi led UCCS in shots, totaling four while Luka Johnson and Valdimarsdottir chipped in two shots each.
- Lucy Kapranos played the entire 90 minutes and collected three saves.
- Coral Turner was the Maverick's sole goal scorer.
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
- Sophomore Viktoria Valdimarsdottir scored her first collegiate goal against the Mavericks.
- Today marked the first time CMU has given up four goals in a match since October 26, 2023, when competing against then-ranked #14 Colorado School of Mines in a regular season matchup.
- The Mountain Lions are currently ranked #2 in the RMAC standings with a conference record of 8-2-1, sitting right behind Regis in the #1 spot with an undefeated conference record of 10-0.
- UCCS takes first place within the RMAC for goals scored, putting a total of 50 shots in the back of the net across 17 games. Similarly, the Mountain Lions rank #1 in total shots, logging 309 shots this season.
UP NEXT
- UCCS will kick off against Westminster at 2:30 p.m. on October 25 inside Mountain Lion Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colorado for their final regular season matchup.
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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.
