Huskers Fall at Colorado, 1-0

Boulder, Colo. - The Nebraska soccer team outshot Colorado, 21-13, but the Buffaloes found some offensive punch in the second half to score the game-winning goal with 22 minutes remaining and drop the Huskers in their Big 12 Conference opener.

Nebraska is now 5-2-2 on the season with a 0-1-0 record in conference play, while Colorado will remain in first place in the Big 12 with a 5-5-0 record and 2-0-0 mark in league action.

The Huskers were in control offensively for the majority of the first half, outshooting Colorado, 11-5. Sophomore Molly Thomas had four shots in the first 45 minutes, including one attempt in the 36th minute that hit the cross bar, but Nebraska found itself in a scoreless game at halftime for the first time this season.

Junior goalkeeper Tara Macdonald dealt with a more aggressive Buffalo offense in the second half, which took advantage of a rare scoring opportunity in the 68th minute. Macdonald was forced to come out of the goalie box to make a save, but was caught in cluster of players from both teams after she deflected the ball into the air. Colorado's Kassidy Fitzpatrick gained control of the loose ball and fired a shot into the open net for the game's only goal and eventually send Nebraska to its first loss since Aug. 28.

The Buffaloes took eight shots on goal to the Huskers' five, led by a pair from junior Colleen Goetzmann. Thomas, sophomore Blair Slapper and freshman Morgan Marlborough also registered shots on net for Nebraska, which was held scoreless for the first time this season.

Macdonald finished the game with seven saves and now has 37 stops this season.

The Huskers now look to rebound against the Texas Tech Red Raiders on Sunday in Lubbock, Texas. Action from the John Walker Soccer Complex kicks off at Noon CST.