GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.- The Colorado Mesa University women's soccer team capped off their longest home stand of the year by drawing with the CSU Pueblo Thunderwolves 1-1. This result marks the second draw for the Mavs this season and their first in RMAC play.
The Mavs started on the offensive as they fired five shots in the first ten minutes. Brooklyn Baird started things off just before the fifth minute, but her chance was saved by the keeper. Angelina Kazinec and Ellie Duncan both had opportunities as well, but their shots missed the mark. Mari Ige and Savanah Miller continued the barrage of shots, but their chances missed as well.
Kylie Hoffman and Parker Mairs kept the keeper busy with shots of their own, but they came up empty. The 30-minute mark saw both teams exchanged shots that both came up short. Coral Turner had a great look, but her chance was snuffed out by the keeper.
The Thunderwolves got their first shot on goal as well, but Keely Wieczorek was there to stop it. Jenelle Arenibas, Shelby Lyon and Olivia Bariao-Arce all had chances before the break, but they all came up short as the half ended scoreless.
That scoreline changed in the 47th minute. Olivia Barrett beat her defender and crossed the ball into the box; there was scramble for the ball where it ended up at Bariao-Arce's feet. She moved to her left and put the ball in the back of the net.
The Thunderwolves attempted a response in the 55th minute, but Wieczorek stifled their chance. Bariao-Arce attempted two more shots, but her attempts fell short.
The Thunderwolves had an opportunity to equalize when they drew a foul near the center circle. They managed to score a header off the set piece, tying the game.
Katie Lozano-Monjaraz tried to find the winner, but she was stopped by the keeper. The Mavs shot nine more times, but it wasn't enough as the game ended level.
Bariao-Arce scored her fourth goal of the season while also taking a team-leading five shots. As a whole, the Mavs shot 28 times compared to the Thunderwolves' five. Wieczorek ended the day with two saves.
The Mavs hit the road for the final time in the regular season as they head to Colorado Springs to take on UCCS on Oct. 23. Kickoff is set for 12 p.m. at Mountain Lion Field.
