BOULDER, Colo. (Interstat) — The Colorado Buffaloes women’s soccer team edged the Utah Valley Wolverines 2-1 in an NCAA match on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, in a result that aligned with statistical projections but required a second-half surge to secure.

A crowd of 2,171 at the Buffaloes’ home venue saw the match unfold largely as forecasters expected. Interstat’s game simulator had projected a 2-2 draw, while its ELO rating system gave Colorado a 71.3 percent probability of victory. The actual result landed between those predictions, with Colorado claiming the win but by a narrower margin than its favored status might have suggested.

After a scoreless first half that saw both teams make a flurry of substitutions, the Buffaloes broke through early in the second period. Midfielder Vivi Zacarias opened the scoring for Colorado, providing the crucial first goal. The lead was quickly doubled by fellow midfielder Reagan Kotschau, who found the net to give the home side a commanding 2-0 advantage. The second Colorado goal was assisted by defender Ava Priest.

Utah Valley managed to pull one goal back, preventing the shutout and setting up a tense finish, but could not find an equalizer against the Colorado defense.

The victory improves Colorado’s record to 13 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws for the season, a mark that holds across all competitions. The loss drops Utah Valley to 10-5 on the year, also consistent across all competitions.

The match was a tale of two halves, with the first 45 minutes characterized by defensive stability and frequent personnel changes. The teams combined for 11 substitutions before halftime, with Utah Valley making three and Colorado making eight, including the wholesale changes of five players at the 45-minute mark.

The game’s intensity carried into the final moments, with both sides utilizing their benches extensively in the latter stages to search for a tactical edge. The final substitution was recorded at the 87:20 mark.

The result continues a strong run of form for Colorado, which had won three of its last four matches coming into the contest, its only blemish a 2-1 home loss to Kansas on Nov. 5. For Utah Valley, the narrow defeat follows a dominant 7-0 victory over Abilene Christian on Nov. 5 and snaps a two-game winning streak.