DENVER – MSU Denver women's soccer fell 2-1 to Western Colorado on Friday night at the Assembly Athletic Complex, with Sandra Swartz scoring her first goal as a Roadrunner in the second half.
Western Colorado (6-7-1, 4-5-1 RMAC) built a 2-0 lead before halftime, scoring in the 13th minute and again with just over a minute remaining in the opening half. Adah Minikel-Lacocque opened the scoring off an assist from Natsuki Murakami before Lauren Kindt added the second goal in the 44th minute.
The Roadrunners (3-9-4, 2-7-1 RMAC) responded early in the second half. Swartz found the back of the net in the 52nd minute to cut the deficit to one, giving MSU Denver momentum for the remainder of the match.
MSU Denver continued to pressure the Mountaineers, finishing with 12 shots and 10 corner kicks. Western Colorado recorded 14 shots and six corners. The Roadrunners put three shots on target, while goalkeeper Morgan Shirley made five saves in 90 minutes.
Despite the second-half push, MSU Denver was unable to find an equalizer as Western Colorado held on for the road victory.
The Roadrunners will close out their home schedule Sunday against Fort Lewis at the Assembly Athletic Complex.
