SALT LAKE CITY, UT — The Adams State women's soccer team creates chances after halftime but cannot overcome Westminster's early lead, falling 3–0 Friday at Dumke Field.
The Griffins score twice in the opening half. Adams State keeps the deficit at two through most of the second half before a late penalty kick completes the scoring.
Westminster takes the lead in the eighth minute when Addison Gibbons finds the net. Adrianna Pulver adds a goal at 26:20, giving the hosts a 2–0 advantage.
Mari Jimenez keeps the Grizzlies within reach before halftime. She stops two attempts from Pulver in the final seven minutes of the half and finishes with three saves.
Adams State builds its attack after the break.
Mia Del Muro puts a shot on target in the 56th minute, forcing Westminster goalkeeper Marin Mackenzie to make a save.
Kena Keyes takes over in goal for the second half and makes two stops as the Grizzlies hold Westminster scoreless for more than 41 minutes after halftime. Aja Lister adds an attempt in the 85th minute as Adams State looks to cut into the lead.
Westminster extends its advantage on Ella Schutjer's penalty kick at 86:52. Keira Robertson follows with the Grizzlies' final shot in the closing minutes.
Jimenez and Keyes combine for five saves. Adams State finishes with three shots, all in the second half, while Westminster records 19.
The Grizzlies move to 5–6–1 overall and 1–5 in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference play. 402377
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Adams State continues its road trip Sunday, October 11, against Colorado Mesa in Grand Junction. Kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. Mountain Time.
