LAS VEGAS, N.M. – In a game that was about as even as a game could be, the New Mexico Highlands soccer team (4-3-2, 1-2-2 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference) battled to a scoreless draw with #4 Colorado School of Mines (7-0-2, 4-0-1 RMAC) Friday night under the lights at the Wilson Complex.
New Mexico Highlands was able to outshoot the Orediggers 14-10 in total shots, both teams had four shots on goal and four saves.
In a physical game that saw 27 fouls and two yellow cards, the Cowgirls had the best chance of the game to win. In the 27th minute, a ball found Highlands down the right side. However, Highlands senior
Alyssa Saucedo was whistled for being offside.
Freshman
Mallory Bostic and junior
Crystal Schuder managed a pair of shots on goal while freshman goalie
Sarah Beecher grabbed four saves and is 4-3-2 in goal.
Jayln Yates – who has only surrendered four goals all season – recorded four saves to go to 7-0-2 between the posts this season.
Both teams only managed one shot in the extra sessions, including none in the second overtime.
New Mexico Highlands continues its tour of ranked teams when it heads to Gunnison, Colorado, on Sunday (Oct. 5) to take on #25 Western State. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m.
