Colorado takes a 3-2 road win over Kansas State into Thursday’s matchup at Arizona, aiming to build momentum and protect its position in the Big 12 standings. The Buffs have 12 conference points, two more than Arizona, which is unbeaten in its last four matches. The game starts at 8 p.m. MT and streams on ESPN+.

By the Numbers
  • Colorado: 10-4-1 overall; 4-3-0 in Big 12 play.
  • Arizona: 5-5-5 overall; 2-1-4 in Big 12 play and 4-2-1 at home.
  • Colorado’s Reagan Kotschau has 8 goals and 9 assists; she’s 1 assist shy of the school’s single-season record.
  • Hope Leyba has 41 career goals, 1 behind Nikki Marshall for second in program history.
  • Arizona has scored 13 of its 17 goals after halftime and allowed 1 goal in its last 3 matches.
Yes, But

Colorado has won its last two meetings with Arizona, but the Wildcats are playing well and have tightened up defensively. Arizona is also dangerous late: most of its goals have come after halftime.

State of Play
  • Colorado opened its three-match road trip with a comeback-minded 3-2 win at Kansas State.
  • Four regular-season matches remain, and the Buffs lead Arizona by 2 conference points.
  • Arizona’s recent run includes 2 wins and 2 draws; its last match was a scoreless tie at Utah.
What’s Next

After Arizona, Colorado visits Arizona State on Sunday, Oct. 25, then returns home for its final two regular-season matches against Cincinnati and Oklahoma State.

Bottom Line

Thursday is a chance for Colorado to turn a hard-earned road win into a stronger conference finish—but Arizona’s late scoring and recent defensive form make a full-game effort essential.