LAKEWOOD, Colo. – Senior Sandra Swartz scored in her final collegiate game as MSU Denver women's soccer closed its 2026 season with a 1-1 draw against Colorado Christian on Wednesday evening at Trailblazer Stadium.
The Roadrunners (3-9-6, 2-7-3 RMAC) responded quickly after the Cougars struck early, with Swartz finding the back of the net less than two minutes after Colorado Christian took the lead. The draw gave MSU Denver a point in its season finale after a hard-fought contest on the road.
Colorado Christian opened the scoring in the second minute when Sophia Tagge found the net at 1:59. MSU Denver answered just 1:50 later, as Swartz drilled home the equalizer at 3:49 to bring the match level at 1-1.
Both teams continued to battle through the remainder of the first half, with the Roadrunners generating four shots on goal across the match. Jaslyn Sanders and Makayla Bindrup each put an attempt on target in the opening half, while Addison Osilka added another shot on goal off the bench.
Goalkeeper Mariah Fletemeyer played all 90 minutes in net for MSU Denver and delivered a strong performance under pressure, recording eight saves. Colorado Christian generated 22 shots, including 10 on target, and earned 11 corner kicks. The Roadrunners held the Cougars scoreless after the early goal, keeping the match tied through the final whistle.
The second half saw Colorado Christian continue to press for a go-ahead goal, but Fletemeyer and the Roadrunners' defense held firm. The Cougars produced 12 shots after halftime, while MSU Denver was unable to add to its shot total in the second half. Colorado Christian had several late opportunities, including a series of corner kicks in the closing minutes, but the Roadrunners maintained the deadlock.
Swartz's goal provided a fitting moment in her final appearance for MSU Denver, as the senior helped the Roadrunners close their season with a result on the road.
MSU Denver finishes the season with a 3-9-6 overall record and a 2-7-3 mark in RMAC play.
