ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Sept. 20) -- Three New Mexico players scored four unanswered goals to lead the host Lobos past the University of Denver, 4-1, in women's soccer action Sunday afternoon at Albuquerque, N.M.

The Pioneers struck first in the fourth minute when sophomore Molly George (Santa Fe, N.M. / Santa Fe Prep) took a pass from freshman Kristin Warren (Littleton, Colo. / Highlands Ranch HS) and netted her second goal of the season. Denver (4-2-1) took that 1-0 lead into halftime.

The Lobos (3-4-1) tied the score in the 67th minute on an unassisted goal by Michelle Nowfel, then went on a scoring spree with 10 minutes to play by tallying three goals in a four-minute span past Denver freshman goalkeeper Erica Izard (Fort Collins, Colo. / Poudre HS). The loss ends Denver's four-match winning streak and three-game shutout streak.

UNM out-shot Denver, 17-13, while the Pioneers held a 6-3 advantage in corner kicks.

The Pioneers head to Oklahoma next weekend to face Oklahoma State and Tulsa. Denver plays the Cowgirls (4-3) on Friday at 6:30 p.m. (MDT), then plays Tulsa on Sunday, Sept. 26 at noon.

DENVER WOMEN'S SOCCER
at Albuquerque, N.M.

                           1       2       -       FDenver (4-2-1)             1       0       -       1New Mexico (3-4-1)         0       4       -       4SCORING SUMMARY:1. DENVER, Molly George (Kristen Warren), 3:48;2. UNM, Michelle Nowfel (unassisted), 66:25;3. UNM, Jennifer Fitzpatrick (unassisted), 85:23;4. UNM, Danielle Pecastaing (Lara Melendres), 86:55;5. UNM, Fitzpatrick (unassisted), 88:06.SHOTS: Denver 13, UNM 17. SAVES: Denver 3, UNM 8. CORNER KICKS: Denver 6, UNM 3. FOULS: Denver 15, UNM 13. OFFSIDES: None. CAUTIONS: None.

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