The University of Denver women's soccer team lost 1-2 at DePaul, marking their second consecutive match without scoring in the first half. After conceding a penalty early in the second half, senior Kera Nguyen equalized with a header in the 53rd minute. However, DePaul regained the lead just 15 minutes later, sealing the victory. This game highlights Denver's struggle in close matches early in the season.

By the Numbers
  • Denver had 9 shots, with 5 on target, compared to DePaul's 6 shots.
  • Kera Nguyen scored her second collegiate goal, and Camila Palacios registered her first career assist.
State of Play
  • Denver's first half saw only 1 shot attempted, while they increased to 8 in the second half.
  • The team had 6 corner kicks, doubling their total from the previous match.
  • Denver's defense has drawn their opponents offside 10 times over their first two matches.
What's Next

Denver will face Northwestern on August 23, aiming to secure their first win of the season before returning home to host Colorado College on August 27.

Bottom Line

Denver's early challenges underscore the need for improved first-half performance as they adapt to competition in the West Coast Conference and seek to turn their season around.