LAKEWOOD, Colo. – Eastern New Mexico Women's Soccer fell in a 2-0 away match with Colorado Christian at Trailblazer Stadium on Friday afternoon. Eastern fall to 1-2-3 on the season, while the Cougars improve to 1-2-1.
Colorado Christian posed a strong showing on home turf, controlling possession for a majority of the contest. The breakthrough goal came in the 33
rd minute, picking up a loose ball just outside the penalty area.
Samantha Jeffries recorded five saves in the opening period to keep the score at 1-0 for halftime.
The second half followed, with CCU grabbing a second goal in the 63
rd minute. The Cougars closed out Eastern, 2-0, on Friday afternoon.
NOTABLE STATS
- Sydney Saxon recorded a shot for the Greyhounds, while Jeffries made nine saves in net.
- Danel Hach and Zoe Sims both scored for CCU.
- CCU held the edge offensively in the game.
FROM THE SOURCE
"We had some good moments and opportunities throughout the game today, but ultimately landed on the wrong side of the results," said Head Women's Soccer Coach
Eric Belcher.
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
- Jeffries recorded a season best nine stops in the match.
- A trio of Greyhounds played the full 90 minutes: Jeffries, Kinsie Mitchell, and Sarah Tate.
- The Greyhounds open conference play on Wednesday, Sept. 20, when Lubbock Christian comes to Portales. Kick-off is set for 6 p.m. from Greyhound Stadium.
