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Guerra’s first career goal lifts SMU over Colorado State 1-0

The temperature was in the low 40s in Fort Collins, Colorado, but first-year Lauren Guerra and SMU women’s soccer didn’t mind it too much.

The Mustangs rode Guerra’s first career goal to a 1-0 victory over the Colorado State Rams, 1-0.

“It was a tough environment. High altitude, cold weather, long grass,” said Head Coach Chris Petrucelli. “But, we fought hard and were able to overcome the elements.”

SMU has now won two consecutive games and has improved to 3-4 in 2014.

In the 21st minute Guerra corralled a loose ball and got it past Colorado State goalkeeper Jesse McGinley for the game winner.

“We’re looking for people to step up, especially with the absence of Vanessa [Valadez],” said Petrucelli. “[Guerra] is one player we’re certainly hoping can fill that role.”

In the 36th minute, Colorado State (1-4-0, 0-0-0 MWC) had an opportunity to even the score but Jessica Jochheim’s long shot was just a tad too high and went over the net.

Sophomore Taylor Barg gave the Mustangs a shot to increase their lead in the 34th minute, with a good corner kick, but no one could capitalize for SMU.

In the 71st minute, SMU had yet another chance to extend its lead off of another Barg corner kick. First-year stand out Claire Oates headed the ball, but McGinley managed to make the save.

Perhaps the biggest story of the game was junior goalkeeper Lissi Lonsberry who recorded six saves in her second shutout of the season.

SMU has will come back to Texas for a match against TCU in Fort Worth on Friday. The Mustangs will then host Gonzaga Sunday at Westcott Field.

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