Bruins prove too much for the Mustangs

September 8- Rock Springs-

Coming off a devastating loss to LCCC, the Mustangs looked to rebound against archrival SLCC. As the game began, it looked like the Mustangs were going to dominate. For the first five minutes, the Mustangs were peppering the Bruin goal with shots, but they couldn't find the back of the net. The Bruins began to counterattack and scored in bunches during the first half. It was too much Brittany Evans, who had a hat trick in the first half, as the Bruins led 5-0 at half time.

The beleaguered Mustangs came off the field shellshocked about what had occurred in the first half. After some discussion, they switched formations to 4-4-2, with a sweeper stopper.Using their trademark tenacity, the Mustangs would not give up. Although trailing by five, the Mustangs clawed back. Baileigh Petty started the scoring, as she took a freekick and expertly placed over the keepers heat for a goal. Ashley Roberts took a pass from Deni Jacobs and put the second goal of the game in to make the score 6-2. SLCC added three more goals to lead 9-2, but the Mustangs would not quit as Ashley fed Mindy McDonald on a beautiful sweet spot run to end the Mustang scoring. Losing 9-3 is a painful experience, but the Mustangs showed heart again as they fought until the final whistle and were able to score some goals. The loss drops the Mustangs to 0-3 and 0-2 in Region IX. There is little time for sulking as the Mustangs head to Laramie tomorrow for a game against the UW women's club team.

Mustang player of the game- Mindy McDonald- she scored her first regular season goal, got her first assist and played 3 different positions in trying to earn a win.