The Colorado College women's soccer suffered a heartbreaking loss to the University of Colorado on Sunday afternoon when the Buffs scored 7:33 into the first overtime to escape with a 1-0 victory in a Colorado Cup game at the University of Denver.
 
On CU's third corner kick of the extra period, Shyra James found the net off of a touch from Hannah Sharts to give the Buffs their second consecutive overtime victory in the series against CC. The 2017 encounter was played in Boulder.
 
The goal spoiled a superb defensive effort by the Tigers, who did not allow a shot on goal until Tessa Barton's effort made it through to goalkeeper Taryn Benham in the 65th minute.   
 
Colorado goalkeeper Dani Hansen stopped a pair of shots, the first by Coley Lyubenko in the 53rd minute and another by Haley Harnisch with 2:45 remaining in regulation time.
 
Colorado finished with an 8-4 edge in total shots while each team put two shots on target.
 
The Buffs also had a 7-1 advantage in corner kicks.
 
 
Coach's Comments
"Our players deserved a result today," head coach Geoff Bennett said. "We were very organized and followed our game plan perfectly. But we have no time to feel bad for ourselves. We have to get ready for Villanova and our trip back East."
 
Colorado Standouts
Shanade Hopcroft led the Buffs with two shots.
Tessa Barton had CU's first shot on goal.
 
Notes
Colorado College slipped to 0-2-0.
Colorado improved to 1-0-0
 
Next for the Tigers
Colorado College wraps up its three-game season-opening road stretch with its first-ever meeting with Villanova University on Friday, Aug. 27, in Philadelphia at 3 p.m. ET.