Women's Soccer vs Westminster University on 10/28/2026 - Box Score - Colorado Mesa ...

Colorado Mesa and Westminster Clash in Second-Half Battle

Both sides immediately shuffled their lineups to inject fresh energy into the pitch, setting the stage for a competitive final 45 minutes.

Second-Half Adjustments and Early Chances

Right out of the gate, CMU refreshed its squad by substituting Katie Lozano-Monjaraz for Brooklyn Baird, Ella Speerschneider for Averi Larson, Mari Ige for Vanessa Pirrello, Ellie Duncan for Shelby Lyon, Parker Mairs for Katelyn Romano, and Jenelle Arenibas for Olivia Bariao-Arce. Westminster answered with its own wave of substitutions, bringing on Skye Kennedy, Natalie Cardin, Mya Williamson, Amber McIntosh, and Adrianna Pulver.

The tactical shifts produced immediate offensive pressure. At 46:04, CMU’s Mari Ige recorded a shot, followed quickly by a corner kick at 46:11. Westminster countered with a substitution at 49:17, replacing Eva Christensen with Kayla Sato. Minutes later at 50:00, CMU’s Savanah Miller fired a shot that missed to the left.

Physical Play and Ongoing Substitutions

As the clock ticked past the 50-minute mark, the physical intensity picked up. Mari Ige committed a foul for CMU at 52:48, and Westminster’s Amber McIntosh was whistled for a foul shortly after at 53:30. Both coaching staffs continued to manage player fatigue extensively. Westminster introduced Abigail Austin and Chelsea Hartmann at 57:10, while CMU saw Ige called for another foul at 58:37.

Westminster earned a corner kick at 59:57, leading to an Addison Gibbons shot that sailed over the crossbar at 60:23. CMU responded with a triple substitution at 62:26, sending in Brooklyn Baird, Olivia Bariao-Arce, and Coral Turner. The physical and tactical chess match continued deep into the period, featuring a save by CMU goalkeeper Keely Wieczorek against a 72:11 shot by Westminster’s Laine Romney, before time ultimately expired on the regular-season contest.