NM State soccer falls to Colorado College in season opener, 2-1

LAS CRUCES, N.M. — NM State women’s soccer opened its 2025 campaign with a 2-1 loss to Colorado College on Thursday night at the Soccer Athletic Complex.

Kendall Memoly’s brace for the Tigers proved to be the difference, despite the Aggies leveling the match midway through the first half. After Colorado College jumped ahead in the 14th minute, NM State answered just nine minutes later when Meredith Scott slotted home a finish off a feed from Tessa O’Neill. The visitors reclaimed the lead less than three minutes later on Memoly’s second goal, and the Aggies couldn’t find the equalizer despite a more active second half that produced three shots and four corner kicks.

Goalkeeper Valerie Guha kept NM State within striking distance with four saves, including a pair of stops in the second half. The Aggies pressed late, with Andrea Alvarenga forcing a save in the 77th minute, but Colorado College’s defense held firm to secure the win. NM State will look to bounce back as it continues its homestand this weekend on Sunday against Abilene Christian.

A total of five newcomers logged their first minutes in the opener as Tessa O’Neill, Amaya Simoni-Walters, Doriela Norzagaray, Daniela Portillo and Rachel Haan all appeared Thursday night.

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