COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- Augsburg University fell to Colorado College 22–0 in a Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference women's lacrosse game on Saturday at Washburn Field. The Tigers maintained control throughout the match, leading with a strong offensive performance.
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Colorado College 22, Augsburg 0
LOCATION: Washburn Field, Colorado Springs, Colo.
RECORDS: Augsburg 0-9 overall (0-4 WIAC), Colorado College 9-3 overall (5-0 WIAC)
GAME RECAP
The game commenced with Augsburg's
Nicole Schuster in goal, facing early pressure from the Tigers. Despite a robust defensive effort, including multiple saves by Schuster, who made seven saves in her 44 minutes of play, the Auggies struggled to gain possession and control the tempo. A timeout at 11:12 could not stem the tide, as they faced a series of turnovers and failed clear attempts. The quarter concluded with Augsburg trailing 10–0, as the Tigers took advantage of draw controls and ground ball pickups to maintain offensive momentum.
Augsburg faced a challenging second quarter as Colorado College extended its lead with six consecutive goals. Despite efforts to regain control, including draw controls by
Fabiola Guerra-Guardado and
Ava Sosa, they were unable to break through the Tigers' defense.
Kaylee Bencker's entry as goalie at 07:07 marked a defensive shift, recording one save in relief, yet the period concluded with Augsburg trailing 16–0.
The third quarter saw Augsburg struggle to gain momentum as it faced a strong offensive effort from the Tigers. Despite efforts to clear the ball, Augsburg encountered a turnover and clock violations that hindered its progress. Colorado College capitalized on these opportunities, scoring five goals throughout the period, with contributions from Beatrix Nace and Sofia Mancino.
Alexa Martinez Perez managed a ground ball for Augsburg, but the period concluded with Augsburg unable to find the net. In the fourth quarter, Augsburg struggled to gain momentum as several turnovers limited its offensive opportunities. Despite multiple clock violations and penalties against Colorado College, Augsburg was unable to capitalize, with Schuster's defensive efforts highlighted by crucial saves.
UP NEXT
In their next WIAC game, the Auggies will face the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse on Wednesday, April 15 at 6 p.m. at La Crosse, Wis.
