LAKEWOOD, CO- The Cougars took on New Mexico Highlands on Sunday afternoon as they celebrated senior day at Trailblazer Stadium. It was a senior who netted the game-winner, as a second half goal from Alaina Kregel sent CCU to a 1-0 victory. 

The pressure came early and often from the Cougars as they got off a shot on goal from Breenalyn Shimabukuro 22 seconds into the contest. Capri Dewing put one on goal a few minutes later, but the Cowgirls keeper made the stop. Ava Dinvermo then took a shot on goal that was again saved as CCU dominated from an offensive standpoint in the first half. Several more good looks came with 13 first half shots to zero for their opponent, but the teams stood level at 0-0 at the break. 

It was only a matter of time before the home team broke through, and their moment finally came in the 65th minute. Dewing ran onto a through ball and battled with an NMHU defender. Winning the ball, Capri slipped a pass to her left to a streaking Kregel who slotted the ball far post for the goal. The crowd and bench erupted as it was fitting that the goal was scored by a senior and leader of this team in Kregel. With the lead in hand, the Cougars did not let off the gas, as the offense continued to hold the possession and earn corner kicks and took more shots. The defense was tremendous all day, allowing a total of four shots and just one on goal as they closed out the shutout victory 1-0. 

Alana Lopp only needed to make one save as she played in her final game at home as a Cougar. The team celebrated Alana, Cora Lopp, Kregel, Andi Wells, Zoe Sims, Kiana Fen and Ashleigh Willette following the victory as the seven seniors were honored for their amazing contributions to the program. 

CCU will be in action again on the road at Fort Lewis as they take on the Skyhawks on October 26 with kickoff scheduled for 4 p.m. MST.