DENVER, Colo. — Fort Lewis defeated Regis (CO) 1-0 on Sunday afternoon in a tightly contested Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference matchup, with Abigail Nkrumah's 65th-minute goal proving to be the decisive moment in a defensive struggle between two regional powerhouses competing for conference positioning.
Nkrumah broke through in the 65th minute to give Fort Lewis the lead they would not relinquish. The goal came after sustained pressure from the Skyhawks, who controlled much of the second-half tempo and created multiple scoring opportunities. The breakthrough goal shifted momentum decisively in Fort Lewis's favor, as Regis struggled to generate an equalizing response despite several late-match attempts.
The first half remained scoreless as both teams felt each other out tactically. Fort Lewis created early chances, with Ann Spence firing a shot high and left in the 44th minute that sailed over the crossbar. Regis countered with efforts from Fernanda Rodriguez and Andie Rylance, but neither team could find the back of the net. The half featured balanced possession and limited clear-cut opportunities, with both defenses standing firm. Fort Lewis earned five corner kicks to Regis's one, suggesting slight territorial advantage for the visitors.
The second half began with Fort Lewis pressing immediately. Anna Tucker tested Regis's goalkeeper early, firing high right in the 45th minute. The Sk