Westminster survived a furious fourth-quarter comeback attempt from Colorado Mesa to win 16-13 at home. The Griffins improved to 5-2 on the season and 3-0 in RMAC play, while Colorado Mesa stands at 1-8 overall and 0-2 in conference.

Game Breakdown

First Quarter

Colorado Mesa struck first with two early goals — Courtney Havel at 14:12 assisted by Courteney Murray and Sofia Chock at 8:31 assisted by Murray — to go up 2-0. Westminster responded with three straight, getting a free-position goal from Holly Shoughro, a man-up goal from Ava Deakins assisted by Jordan Williamson, and a man-up free-position goal from Jadyn Kohan to take a 3-2 lead into the second. Sienna Garcia made 2 saves in goal in the period.

Second Quarter

The second quarter was Westminster's best of the game. Colorado Mesa briefly tied it at 3-3 on a Cameron Flynn goal, but Westminster went on a six-goal run — Lilliana Montano assisted by Olivia Petrosky, Jordan Williamson assisted by Montano, Petrosky on a man-up assisted by Montano, Williamson unassisted, Petrosky on a man-up free-position shot, and Williamson assisted by Grace Szwedko — to lead 9-3. Colorado Mesa answered with a Carson Dickey free-position goal to make it 9-4, before Ava Deakins closed the half with a man-up free-position goal to send Westminster into halftime leading 10-4. Garcia made 1 save in the second quarter.

Third Quarter

Colorado Mesa opened the third with a man-up free-position goal from Sofia Chock to cut it to 10-5, before Westminster responded with back-to-back goals — Shaina Shoughro assisted by Williamson and a man-up goal from Williamson assisted by Petrosky — to push the lead to 12-5. Colorado Mesa then rattled off three straight man-up goals from Lilly Osterman to cut the deficit to 12-8 heading into the fourth. Garcia made 1 save in the third.

Fourth Quarter

The fourth quarter was the most dramatic of the game. Colorado Mesa opened with five straight goals — Sofia Chock, Cassidy Keykal on a man-down, Courtney Havel, and Kaylee Kittle twice on man-up opportunities — to tie the game at 13-13. Westminster answered with three unanswered to close it out: Jordan Williamson on a free-position shot at 4:36, Grace Szwedko on a man-up assisted by Montano at 2:28, and Olivia Petrosky on a free-position shot at 1:46 to seal the 16-13 victory. Garcia made 1 save in the fourth to help preserve the win.

Griffin Performances

Jordan Williamson — 5 goals, 2 assists, 8 shots, including the go-ahead free-position goal in the fourth quarter

Olivia Petrosky — 3 goals, 2 assists, 8 shots, including two man-up goals and the game-sealing free-position strike

Lilliana Montano — 1 goal, 3 assists, 4 shots

Ava Deakins — 2 goals, 2 shots, both on man-up opportunities

Grace Szwedko — 2 goals, 1 assist, 3 shots

Holly Shoughro — 1 goal, 4 shots

Shaina Shoughro, Jadyn Kohan — 1 goal each

Sienna Garcia — 5 saves, 13 GA (60 min)

Marianna Dick — 4 caused turnovers

Up Next

Westminster will look to extend its unbeaten RMAC record as the Griffins continue conference play.