ALAMOSA, Colo. — Adams State pressed for an equalizer until the final minutes Thursday, but MSU Denver turned away the Grizzlies' late surge to hold on for a 1–0 victory at the ASU Soccer & Lacrosse Field.

The Grizzlies outshot the Roadrunners 17–11 and put 10 attempts on goal. Five of those shots on target came in the final eight minutes, but MSU Denver goalkeeper Morgan Shirley kept Adams State off the scoreboard.

Keira Robertson led the Grizzlies with six shots, including four on goal. Denali Levin added four attempts and forced three saves, while Mariely Jimenez finished with six saves in goal.

Both teams created chances in a scoreless first half. Ashlynn Mustain took Adams State's first shot in the sixth minute, and Robertson tested Shirley at 9:08. Jimenez answered at the other end, stopping attempts from Tatum Flynn and Taylor Matthews in the opening 16 minutes.

Robertson continued to pressure the Roadrunners, putting two more shots on frame before halftime. Autumn Villanueva also forced a save in the 26th minute. Jimenez denied Jocelyn Thompson late in the half to send the teams into the break tied at 0–0.

The Grizzlies' goalkeeper made two more stops early in the second half before MSU Denver broke through. Cassidy Gottesman scored an unassisted goal at 60:30 to give the Roadrunners the lead.

Adams State responded with sustained pressure down the stretch. Mustain put a shot on target in the 73rd minute, and Mia Del Muro forced another save at 82:38. Levin followed with three shots on goal, including two in the final three minutes.

Robertson added another attempt on frame at 88:48 before Levin sent a shot wide nine seconds later. The Grizzlies finished with 10 second-half shots, but Shirley's 10 saves preserved the result.

Adams State moved to 5–8–1 overall and 1–7 in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference play.

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Adams State will host UCCS on Sunday, Oct. 18, at 1 p.m. MT at the ASU Soccer & Lacrosse Field.