THE RUNDOWN
No. 3 DBU wrestled No. 7 Colorado School of Mines to a 2-2 draw this afternoon at Stermole Soccer Stadium in Golden, Colorado. Two goals by the Patriots in the first half were answered by Mines in the second half resulting in the first tie of the season for both teams.
The Patriots controlled much of the first half with a total of eight shots and two goals. The first goal came in the 27th minute when junior Sophia Schrock's shot found the back of the net after an assist from Taylor Tufts. This would mark Schrock's first goal of the season. Nine minutes later, Taylor Tufts went on to score her own goal for the Patriots with an assist from Michelle Gonzalez, finishing the half at 2-0. The Orediggers saw four shots on goal in the first half, but all were blocked by freshman goalkeeper Carmen Lopez.
The final 45 minutes of the game proved to be successful for Mines, as they prevented any shots from being made by the Patriots. On a set-piece at the 57-minute mark, Mines's Natalie Rouse, a transfer from UNLV, headed the ball past Carmen Lopez to put the Orediggers on the scoreboard 2-1. Mines drew even following a goal by Bella Campos in the 75th minute, making the score 2-2. Neither squad was able to make a game-winner as the second half progressed, and they continued to battle for possession until time expired.
THREE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
- This is the first game this season that the Patriots have not outshot their opponents. In total, DBU had eight shots compared to Mines's 22. The Orediggers also had more shots on goal compared to the Patriots (8-4).
- DBU has started the same 11 players in the last three games.
- Sophomore Sophia Schrock scored the first goal for DBU this afternoon. This was her first goal of the season and fifth goal as a Patriot.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
17- Mines totaled 17 shots in the second half. Four were considered shots on goal with two resulting in points for the Orediggers.
90- The Patriots played five players for all 90 minutes against Mines, including Carmen Lopez, Rachel Allen, Michelle Gonzalez, Joeli Benson, Parker Coe. This is the first game this season that any Patriot has played the entire 90 minutes.
5- This marked the fifth draw between the Patriots and Orediggers in a series that dates back to 2012.
HEAD COACH MARCUS WOOD ON THE WIN
"A great game between two great teams. The game was a tale of two halves. First half we were outstanding. Two excellent builds led to two incredible goals. Second half we were under it most of the time. Great opponents make us better. We will learn a lot from this game. Well done to all the players on both teams for an outstanding game."
UP NEXT
The Patriots will face Oklahoma Baptist in their first home game of the season at Patriot Soccer Field on Saturday, September 16th at 7:05 p.m.
