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Cougs Come Up Short Against Colorado

Goals in each half proved too much to overcome for the Cougs.

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PULLMAN, Wash. –  A pair of goals in each halves proved to be too much for the Washington State (5-3-2, 0-2-0 Pac-12) to overcome against Colorado (7-2-2, 1-1-0 Pac-12) as the Buffaloes escaped Lower Soccer Field with a 2-0 victory Thursday night. Despite dominance early on, the Cougs could not crack the Buffs' defense as WSU fired off a string of shots only to see them sent away. On the other end, Colorado capitalized on its first chance of the game, netting what would be the game-winning goal in the 30' when Marty Puketapu slotted home a rebound. While trying to play from behind, the Cougs would see the lead pushed to two goals in the 52' when a miss played trap trickled into their own net sending WSU scrambling for the remainder of the night.

The Moment's That Made The Match Things You Need To Know
  • The Cougs held a 9-2 advantage in corner kicks, but trailed 18-13 in shots.
  • Colorado became just the second team to score against the Cougs at home in 2017.
  • The loss marked the second-straight year the Cougs have fallen to Colorado at home in Pac-12 play.
  • WSU lost back-to-back games for the first time in 2017 while it marked the first time WSU went with out a goal in a loss this season.
  • The own goal was the first given up by WSU since Sept. 16, 2012 against Idaho.
  • The Cougs continue at home Sunday, Oct. 1 with #24 Utah. The game is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on the PAC-12 Network. 
  • Attendance: 827