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colorado Mesa womens Soccer Begins NCAA Championship Run in Texas
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Colorado Mesa university’s #22-ranked women’s soccer team embarks on its third consecutive NCAA Regional appearance this weekend, setting its sights on a national championship.The Mavericks will travel to Texas to face Texas Woman’s University in a single-elimination first-round matchup on Friday, November 29th, at 2 P.M. MST, with the game location to be either Patriot Soccer Field or a turf field at Mountain View College, dependent on weather conditions. Updated location details can be found at https://cmumavericks.com/sports/womens-soccer/schedule.
Tournament Landscape and Format
The Mavericks,as the No.4 seed, will clash with the No. 5 seeded Texas Woman’s University. Dallas baptist University, earning the No. 1 seed, will host the regional, with all games taking place at either Patriot Soccer Field or mountain View College. The winner of Friday’s contest will advance to face Dallas Baptist on Sunday, November 31st, at 2 P.M. MST. The regional champion will then contend with the winner from a separate regional site featuring Colorado School of Mines, UCCS, and Midwestern State, with the Regional Championship game scheduled for November 30th at the highest remaining seed’s home field.
Recent Performance and RMAC Championship run
Despite a narrow 1-0 loss to No. 2 seed Colorado School of Mines in Saturday’s RMAC Tournament Championship game, Colorado Mesa secured the RMAC regular season championship – a feat achieved for the fifth time in program history and the first outright title in 25 years, having previously shared the crown in 2021.
The Mavericks finished the regular season with a remarkable 17-2-3 record, boasting a potent offense and a stingy defense.Forward Kaya O’Connell leads the team in scoring with 11 goals, followed by Mikayla McConnell and Ashley Eck with eight apiece, and Parker Mairs have added three apiece. The team has also benefited from strong playmaking, with 20 assists recorded by seven different players.
Keely Wieczorek has been a cornerstone of the team’s success in goal, amassing 53 saves with a .914 save percentage while playing every minute of the season. As a team, the mavericks lead the nation in save percentage (.918) and shutout percentage (.789).
scouting Texas Woman’s University
Texas Woman’s University enters the tournament as the No. 5 seed, making their third appearance in program history and second in the last three years. The Pioneers hold a 3-2 all-time series lead over Colorado Mesa, though the Mavericks secured a 1-0 victory in their last encounter during the 2023 NCAA Tournament.
TWU boasts a 15-3-3 record and a program-record 13 shutouts, having allowed only 16 goals in 21 matches while scoring 44. Giselle Gutierrez leads the Pioneers’ attack with 12 goals and five assists, supported by seven other players who have scored at least three goals. Goalkeepers Faith Graves and Amanda Farris share duties in net, combining for a 0.76 goals allowed average.
Looking Ahead
The Mavericks are prepared for a challenging tournament, knowing that every game is a must-win scenario. Fans can follow the action through live streaming on the NCAA website at https://www.ncaa.com/game/6530058 and live stats available on the same platform: https://www.ncaa.com/news/soccer-women/article/2025-11-13/dii-womens-soccer-championship-selection-show-info-bracket-schedule.
Along with the team’s pursuit of a national championship, Colorado Mesa University is also celebrating its centennial anniversary with the CMU Century Party, honoring its rich history and envisioning its future. More information about the celebration can be found at Related
