CU Soccer Blanks Colorado College 1-0

Sunday, August 21

Boulder, Colo.

1 p.m.

Colorado

Colorado College (Exhibition)

Photo by: CUBuffs.com

August 21, 2005 | Soccer

By: Allie Musso, Assistant SID

BOULDER - Freshman Nikki Keller recorded her first career goal for the University of Colorado soccer team as the Buffs held off Colorado College for a 1-0 exhibition win to start the 2005 season at Prentup field on Sunday.

"We were a little nervous and tentative at the beginning, but we loosened up a little," said head coach Bill Hempen on the team's first game. "I wish we could have finished more of our chances (on goal)."

The Buffs dominated both halves with a total of 26 shots, 13 of which were on goal, just unable to fall in.

Colorado Freshman Nikki Keller started her first career game for the Buffaloes and proved to be a key player in the win. Keller exploded through the Tiger defense to receive a perfect pass from midfielder Ashlie Mihalcin and sent the ball past Tiger goalie Geneva Sills in the 19^th minute.

"It's great for her to finish that chance," said Hempen. "We knew Nikki would be a contributor coming in."

Colorado had an opportunity to score in the 60^th minute when Mihalcin ripped a shot through the Tiger defense, but Sills was there to make the save.

Keller's goal proved to be the game-winner as both teams were held scoreless in the second half.

With an exhibition win under their belt, Colorado will be back in action on Friday, August 26 to take on Vanderbilt in a 4 p.m. start at Prentup Field. Parking and admission are free.

SCORING SUMMARY
1. 18:13 CU Nikki Keller (Ashlie Mihalcin)