GRAND JUNCTION, COLO-The Colorado Mesa women's soccer team lost their first game of the RMAC regular season to nationally ranked Colorado School of Mines. The final score was 0-1.  The Orediggers are currently ranked No. 7 in the United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division II Women's Poll. The Mavericks entered this game with a 3-1-1 record. They now fall to a 3-2-1 record and 1-1-0 in conference.

Recap

The Mavericks defense was strong all through the first half not allowing a goal on eight shot attempts. It was not until the 76^th minute that Colorado School of Mines netted a goal. In the first half the Mavericks relied heavily on defense and only took two shots compared to the Orediggers eight.

Multiple times throughout the first half defenders Jocelyn Ceccaralli and Hannah Naftanel made incredible stops that frustrated the Orediggers offense. The Maverick's defense and goalkeeper Janelle Richmond-Buccola did not allow a goal in the first half against a team that averages 1.33 goals per game. Colorado School of Mines also average 18.2 shots per game and the Mavericks were able to limit them to 16. Two shy of their season average.

The Mavericks defense went 76 minutes before letting up a goal to the Orediggers Jennifer Kendall. Kendall's speed allowed her to gain separation from two Maverick defenders and net her third goal of the season.

After this goal the Mavericks only took one more shot attempt. Ryanne Parker took a shot in the 84^th minute to attempt to tie the game but her shot resulted in being too wide. After 90 minutes of actions the Mavericks came up scoreless against the Orediggers. This year the Orediggers have not allowed a goal to an opposing team and their streak continues.

Next Up

The Mavericks will travel to the Front Range next weekend to battle with Metro State and University of Colorado Colorado Springs. First up will be MSU Denver on Friday (Sept 21) at 7 p.m. Following this game the Mavericks will travel south to Colorado Springs to battle with UCCS on Sunday (Sept 23) at 1 p.m.