GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – Eastern New Mexico Men's Soccer faced a tough match with Colorado Mesa, falling 4-1 to the Mavericks at Community Hospital Unity Field on Saturday evening. ENMU move to 1-2-1 on the season, while CMU move to 2-2 overall.
 
Both teams were getting opportunities in the opening half of the game, but it was the home team that opened the scoring in the 23^rd minute. Eastern tested the goalie twice in the first half and struck the woodwork in the opening period but trailed going into half time 1-0.
 
As the second half began, Colorado Mesa picked up two goals in the 62^nd and 67^th minute to go ahead 3-0. However, Ignacio Lopez broke the shutout after a well struck free kick that was too much for the goalkeeper to handle, 3-1 CMU. The Mavericks put the match out of reach with one more goal in the 80^th minute, finishing the match 4-1 CMU.

NOTABLE STATS

• I. Lopez scored from a direct free kick as the Greyhounds score, I. Lopez leading the team with five shots and three shots on goal. Nick Huenig contributed four shots on offense. Paul Waschkau made three saves in net.
• For Colorado Mesa, goals came from four different sources: Fernando Morales, Joao Pedro Morales, Manual Ponce Casas, and a team goal. Shot stopper Diego Chaves made six saves in the Mavericks net.
• Both teams were matched up evenly, with each team producing 14 shots and ENMU holding the edge for shots on goal (7-6). The Greyhounds committed 15 fouls, compared to the three of Colorado Mesa, with ENMU picking up three cards and CMU being given one card.

BEYOND THE BOX SCORE

• Lopez's goal is his second of the season, and the first that is from a direct free kick.
• Six Greyhounds played the entire 90 minutes: Alex Garðarsson, Abraham Lopez, Ludwig Scherer, Loris Tsiatsipy, and Waschkau.
• ENMU now prepare for their home opener on Saturday, Sept. 16^th against South Dakota Mines. Kickoff from Greyhound Stadium is expected for 5 p.m.