ALAMOSA, Colo. — Sophia Miera scored in the second half, but Adams State fell to Colorado School of Mines, 5–1, Sunday in its final home match of the season at the ASU Soccer & Lacrosse Field. The Grizzlies played their penultimate match of the season before closing the schedule on the road
Miera scored off an assist from Ashlynn Mustain in the 64th minute, cutting the Orediggers' lead to 3–1. Mariely Jimenez finished with seven saves and denied a first-half penalty kick to keep Adams State within reach before the break.
Mines broke through at 20:36 when Bella Campos scored off a pass from Finley Ewald. Natalie Rouse added a goal just over two minutes later, giving the visitors a 2–0 lead.
Jimenez prevented the deficit from growing in the 29th minute. Facing Campos from the penalty spot, she stopped the attempt and kept the margin at two. She added another save in the closing minutes of the half as Adams State entered the break trailing 2–0.
The Orediggers pressed forward after halftime. Jimenez made three saves in the opening 10 minutes of the second half, but Campos scored her second goal at 54:20 to extend Mines' lead to 3–0.
Adams State found its response midway through the half. Shay Norden tested Mines goalkeeper Keira Garcia with a shot at 62:25. Less than a minute later, Miera finished off Mustain's assist at 63:11 to put the Grizzlies on the board.
The goal brought Adams State within two with nearly 27 minutes remaining. The score held until Sam Forde struck at 76:31. Campos followed 70 seconds later to complete her hat trick and push the Orediggers' advantage to 5–1.
Keira Robertson added another chance for Adams State in the 80th minute, putting a shot on target that Garcia saved.
The Grizzlies placed all three of their shots on goal. Mines finished with 20 shots, including 12 on target, and held a 7–1 edge in corner kicks. Jimenez played all 90 minutes and recorded five of her seven saves after halftime.
Adams State moved to 5–11–1 overall and 1–10 in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference play. Mines improved to 11–3–3 overall and 7–2–2 in conference action.
Up Next
Adams State will close its season at New Mexico Highlands on Wednesday, Oct. 28. Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. in Las Vegas, New Mexico.
