Buffs Close Homestand on Sunday

BOULDER—Colorado soccer caps off its season-opening six-game homestand when Purdue visits Prentup Field on Sunday (Noon).

The Buffaloes have gotten off to a 4-1-0 start to the season and have won three consecutive matches, following the team's 1-0 loss to Marquette to close the opening weekend. Two of the last three wins have come against Power 5 opponents in No. 14 Michigan State and NC State.

Sunday offers up a chance for the Buffs to go 3-0 against Power 5 opponents in the non-conference season. The last time CU beat three Power 5 schools in non-conference play was back in 2018 with wins over Missouri, Iowa State and Michigan State.

Senior Shyra James has helped lead the Buffs early on this season. She scored a brace against NC State and leads the team with four goals this season. She's flying up the CU record books, moving into fifth in goals scored (29) and fifth in points (62). James also moved into a tie with Taylor Kornieck for second in career goals per game (0.48).

The Buffs have outscored opponents 9-2 through five games this season, in large part due to the team's proficiency in set pieces. Colorado has scored four goals off corner kicks this season. Amaya Gonzalez has helped the efficiency by handing out three assists, including two against NC State, on her serves. Colorado's two goals against have also come on opponent corner chances.

Purdue (2-3-0) is coming off a 4-0 loss at No. 19 USC on Thursday. The Boilermakers lead the all-time series, 3-0-0, over the Buffs. Tessa Barton got the first goal of the match in West Lafayette in the last meeting in 2021, but Purdue scored three unanswered in the 3-1 loss.

CU football alum Justin Adams will have the call for the Pac-12 Network on Sunday.

Fans are encouraged to bring shelf-safe food and toys for donation. The donations will benefit the PorchLight Family Justice Center. Fans who donate will receive discounted tickets to a future CU soccer game.

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Amaya Gonzalez

Shyra James