The Colorado Buffs, riding a 1-match winning streak and boasting a 10-2-2 record overall, welcomed the Arizona St. Sun Devils to their home turf at Koka Booth Stadium on October 10, 2025. The Buffs, ranked among the top teams in their conference with a 4-1-1 record, were looking to continue their momentum against the Sun Devils, who were struggling with a 2-match losing streak and a 9-3-2 record overall.
The match got off to a tense start, with both teams creating early chances. However, it was the Buffs who struck first in the 38th minute. Caley Swierenga's clever pass found Reagan Kotschau, who slotted the ball past the Sun Devils' goalkeeper, giving Colorado a 1-0 lead heading into halftime. The goal was a testament to the Buffs' attacking prowess, as they outshot Arizona St. 13-4 in the first half.
The second half saw the Buffs continue their dominance, outshooting the Sun Devils 14-5. Arizona St. goalkeeper, Sydney Schultz, made several crucial saves to keep her team in the game, but ultimately couldn't prevent the Buffs from scoring again. In the 77th minute, Maddie Sharrer's precise pass found Jace Holley, who finished clinically to double Colorado's lead. The 2-0 scoreline reflected the Buffs' control throughout the match, as they outshot Arizona St. 27-9 overall.
A crowd of 2,456 watched from the stands at Koka Booth Stadium as the Buffs asserted their dominance. Colorado's defensive solidity was on display, with their backline marshaled effectively by center backs Emily Wilson and Alex Chen. The Sun Devils were unable to create many clear-cut chances, with Colorado goalkeeper, Lauren Morse, making 6 saves to secure her third shutout of the season.
Arizona St. struggled to cope with Colorado's attacking threat, and their own offense was stifled by the Buffs' defense. The Sun Devils managed only 4 corner kicks to Colorado's 5, and their 9 shots on goal were comfortably dealt with by the Buffs' goalkeeper and defense. The two yellow cards issued to Arizona St. players, including one to midfielder, Samantha Rodriguez, in the 65th minute, reflected the Sun Devils' growing frustration as the match wore on.
The win marked a significant bounce-back for the Buffs after a brief stutter in their previous match. With this victory, Colorado maintains their strong position in the conference standings. Their next challenge will be against Utah, a team that has been in good form lately. The Buffs will look to continue their winning streak and build on their momentum.
For Arizona St., the loss was a second consecutive defeat, and they will be looking to regroup and respond against their next opponents, Texas Tech. The Sun Devils will need to improve their defensive record and find more potency in attack if they are to turn their season around. The match against Texas Tech will be a crucial test for Arizona St. as they seek to bounce back from their current losing streak.
The statistics from the match told the story of Colorado's dominance. The Buffs outshot Arizona St. 27-9, with 11 of those shots on target compared to the Sun Devils' 6. Colorado's 5 corner kicks to Arizona St.'s 4 also reflected their territorial advantage. The Buffs' victory was a comprehensive one, and they will be confident heading into their next match against Utah.