Soccer Sneaks by Northern Colorado in First Road Test

GREELEY, Colo. – Mizzou (4-2-0) was able to get past Northern Colorado (1-4-2) thanks to a 13^th minute goal from Skye Kingsley. The Tigers have extended their winning streak to four games.

In the first half, Missouri was the aggressor early. Each of the Tigers’ first three shots were on goal, including Kingsley’s 13^th minute header. Julissa Cisneros played a cross into the box and Kingsley was able to get a head on it and just get it past the Northern Colorado keeper.

Just a few minutes later, Milena Fischer nearly provided another spectacular goal from distance. Her right-footed shot nearly bent into the top right corner of the goal, but the Bears’ keeper was able to get a hand on it and deflect it off the crossbar for a corner kick.

Sophia Worth made a diving save on a shot that came from just outside the six-yard box in the 28^th minute to preserve the Tigers lead. The Bears were able to connect on a low cross to serve up the dangerous attempt.

TURNING POINT

The Tigers were forced to defend for most of the second half. Northern Colorado put four shots on goal in the second period to Mizzou’s one.

The majority of the Tigers’ shots were from distance, and they were unable to put them on goal. The UNC keeper was relatively untested in the final 45 minutes.

TOP TIGERS

Sophia Worth put in another impressive effort in goal. The sophomore registered five saves and earned her second shutout of the season.

Skye Kingsley added her second game-winning goal of the season just one week after her winner against Miami.

Julissa Cisneros recorded an assist to extend her points streak to four matches.

NOTES

Mizzou has won four matches in a row for the first time since 2019.

The Tigers have outscored their opponents 8-2 over the last four matches.

Jenna McCormick played a career-high 67 minutes in the contest.

UP NEXT

Mizzou will travel further west to No. 22 BYU for a Saturday night showdown. The match will be on BYUtv.