Tuesday, September 13, 2016
PUEBLO, COLO. — Colorado State-Pueblo struck for a pair of first half goals, but the Eastern New Mexico University women's soccer team (0-3-1) put together a strong defensive effort in the second half. Eastern limited the Thunderwolves (3-1) to just two second-half shots, but dropped a 2-0 decision, Tuesday afternoon. The non-conference contest was played at Rawlings Soccer Compl/Art & Lorraine Gonzales Soccer and Lacrosse Stadium.
CSU-Pueblo moved to 2-1 in the series against ENMU, with the home team winning in all three meetings. With two first half goals from the Thunderwolves, the match marked the first multi-goal half for either team in the series.
The Turning Point
- A pass was intercepted in the midfield, which led to a Sandra Grimaldo goal at the 14:47 mark of the first half
- Grimaldo tallied an insurance goal with less than 15 minutes until halftime
In the Box Score
- Each team had four shots on goal in the contest
- CSU-Pueblo held a slim 10-7 advantage in total shots
- In the second half, ENMU held a 3-2 lead in total shots
- Valeria Jaramillo had a team-high three shots, with two on goal
- Junior goalkeeper Marissa Torres made two saves
The Eastern New Mexico University women's soccer team will return to action on Monday, to host University of the Southwest. The contest will start at 6 p.m. MT, on Al Whitehead Field at Greyhound Stadium.
