Colorado Buffaloes forward, Jacey Holley, celebrating with teammates, after scoring a goal to extend Colorado’s lead against Arizona State University on Friday, Oct. 10th, 2025. (Remi Krupinski/CU Independent)
The No. 10 University of Colorado Buffaloes soccer team (10-2-2, 4-1-1 Big 12) defeated the Arizona State University Sun Devils (9-3-2, 2-3-1 Big 12) 2–0 on Friday, Oct. 10, at Prentup Field. In a game where Colorado dominated offensively, the team got it done on both ends, with goalkeeper Jordan Nytes recording six saves in the Buffs’ fifth shutout of the season. The Buffs were ranked No. 24 at the time of the match, and as of Oct. 12, Colorado has moved up to No. 10 in the NCAA Women’s Soccer RPI.
Colorado controlled the game from early on, with senior Emerson Layne putting up two shots in the first five minutes. The Buffs made it tough on the Sun Devils’ defense, with 13 shots in the first half, five of which were on goal.
In the 14th minute, Layne and sophomore midfielder Ava Priest forced Arizona State goalkeeper Pauline Nelles to make two back-to-back saves, as Colorado continued their attack.
Colorado stayed firmly in control, with 13 shots to Arizona State’s four. Nytes made three saves in the half to keep the Sun Devils scoreless.
Colorado’s offensive efforts came through in the 38th minute, as junior midfielder Reagan Kotschau scored off an assist from Caley Swierenga, to put the Buffs up 1-0 heading into halftime.
“I think [that early goal] was really important,” said Kotschau postgame. “Especially going into that second half. That goal really got us excited and gave us energy once the second half started.”
The energy was certainly there in the second half, as Colorado continued their onslaught of Arizona State’s defense. Three shots in three minutes, with one being saved by Nelles, set the tone for the half, as Colorado would go on to attempt 14 shots in the half.
Nytes had a slightly more physical half, making three saves early on, with two back-to-back in the 53rd minute. Colorado’s defense as a whole played a strong game, holding the Sun Devils to just five shots in the second half.
Finally, in the 78th minute, Jace Holley put one in the net to bring the Buffs up 2-0 and seal the win.
“You have to get wins at home,” said Colorado head coach Danny Sanchez. “It was a really good performance by the Buffs tonight.”
Kotschau applauded the Buffs’ defensive efforts. “They [Arizona State] didn’t really get any chances,” she said. “We stayed connected and just did really well.”
Next up, the Buffs will travel to Salt Lake City to face the Utah Utes (7-5-3, 2-2-2 Big 12) on Thursday, Oct 16. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. MDT and the game will be streamed live on ESPN+.
Contact CU Independent Sports Editor Lila Nuttle at lila.nuttle@colorado.edu
