The University of Utah soccer team faced a tough 2-1 defeat against the University of Colorado in the first round of the Sprouts Farmer’s Market Big 12 Championship. Despite a strong offensive push with 16 shots on goal, the Utes were unable to secure the win. Katie Callaway scored the first goal for Utah in the 24th minute, but Colorado managed to equalize with a goal from Hope Leyba in the 73rd minute. Taliana Kaufusi had several opportunities to score, hitting the crossbar and post, but was unable to find the net. Head coach Hideki Nakada praised the team’s effort and expressed disappointment that they couldn’t progress further in the tournament. Senior goalkeeper Kasey Wardle made five saves in the match, but couldn’t prevent Colorado from securing the win. Despite the loss, Nakada expressed pride in the team’s performance throughout the season and thanked the outgoing seniors for their contributions to the program. Fans can stay updated on the team’s progress through social media and the Utah360 app. Overall, the University of Utah women’s soccer team put up a valiant effort in the tournament, but ultimately fell short against a resilient University of Colorado team.
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