UCCS dropped to No. 23 in the Week 8 United Soccer Coaches poll after splitting two road games. The Mountain Lions beat Colorado Christian 1-0 before falling to MSU Denver 3-1; they’re one of three RMAC teams in the top 25.

By the Numbers
  • UCCS is No. 23, down from No. 16 in Week 7.
  • The Mountain Lions are 1-1 on the weekend.
  • Cole Wearner has six goals this season, including two over the weekend.
  • Three RMAC teams are ranked: CSU Pueblo at No. 2, Regis at No. 17 and UCCS at No. 23.
State of Play
  • UCCS earned a 1-0 win at Colorado Christian, then lost 3-1 at MSU Denver.
  • The Mountain Lions return home Sunday, Oct. 25, to host Colorado School of Mines at noon.
  • UCCS will honor four graduating seniors before kickoff; the first 250 fans will receive a free T-shirt.
Bottom Line

UCCS remains nationally ranked, but its latest road split comes with a drop in the poll. The home matchup with Colorado School of Mines is the team’s next chance to respond.