Colorado Mesa and MSU Denver played to a 1-1 draw in Denver, leaving the Mavericks with one match left in the regular season. Richie Tabares Ochoa put Mesa ahead from the penalty spot, but MSU Denver equalized on a second-half penalty. The Mavericks now turn to Wednesday’s pivotal home match against Westminster, which sits one place ahead of them in the standings.

By the Numbers
  • 1-1: Final score.
  • 9: Colorado Mesa’s draws this season.
  • 8: Tabares Ochoa’s goals this season, placing him 10th on the Mavericks’ single-season list.
  • 2: Saves each for Nathan Beck and relief goalkeeper Kenneth Linn.
Yes, But

Mesa took the lead and had a late opportunity to pull ahead after MSU Denver went down to 10 players, but the Roadrunners’ goalkeeper stopped Jonah Elstad’s chance. MSU Denver still threatened, and Linn made key saves to preserve the draw.

What’s Next

The Mavericks close out the regular season at home Wednesday against Westminster, one spot above them in the standings. Kickoff is at 4 p.m. at Community Hospital Unity Field.

Bottom Line

The draw keeps Mesa’s final regular-season match especially important: Wednesday’s result against the team just ahead of the Mavericks could shape their position in the standings.