BuffZone Stories: Soccer

Hempen announces Buffs' 2008 class

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 07:00:00 -0000

University of Colorado soccer coach Bill Hempen announced his 2008 recruiting class on Thursday, a group that includes longtime CU commit Kate Russell of Silver Creek High School.

Buffs fall short vs. Pilots

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 07:00:00 -0000

Nikki Marshall wasn't satisfied with the Colorado soccer team's showing in the regular season, but Sunday's performance provided some consolation.

Although the Buffs weren't able to solve third-ranked Portland's defense, Colorado put forth a respectable showing in a 1-0 loss before 1,977 at Prentup Field in the second round of the NCAA tournament.

CU defense faces challenge

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 07:00:00 -0000

The idea of moving forward Nikki Marshall to defense has been one Colorado soccer coach Bill Hempen has wrestled with all season. Call him crazy. But moving last year's Big 12 Conference goal-scoring leader farther from the goal just hasn't always made sense.

CU gives Hawaii the boot

Sat, 17 Nov 2007 07:00:00 -0000

If there was any question about whether the Colorado soccer team should have gotten a berth into the NCAA tournament, the Buffs certainly delivered an affirmative answer on Friday.

CU, the seventh seed from the Big 12 Conference, blanked Western Athletic Conference champion Hawaii 2-0 in the first round on a perfect fall day at Prentup Field.

No. 3 Portland rolls past Pioneers

Sat, 17 Nov 2007 07:00:00 -0000

The Portland Pilots may have felt wronged by having to go on the road for the first two rounds of the NCAA soccer tournament. But they proved that no distance was going to slow them down Friday.

Buffs advance in NCAA soccer tourney

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 22:39:00 -0000

The Colorado women’s soccer team defeated Hawaii 2-0 in today's first round of the NCAA tournament at Prentup Field. CU is now 4-4-1 in NCAA tournament play and advances to the second round for the third straight season.

Motivated Buffs set for NCAA opener

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 07:00:00 -0000

He might not have expected an NCAA tournament berth this year, but coach Bill Hempen still thinks his team deserves it. After surprisingly making the tournament for the fifth consecutive year, the Colorado women's soccer team (9-7-4) will face off against Hawaii (15-4-2) at 11 a.m. today in the NCAA's first round at Prentup Field.

CU's Wenino ably fills big cleats

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 07:00:00 -0000

Colorado soccer coach Bill Hempen began last spring looking for a new central defender, and thus leader, of his defense. The rock he'd grown accustomed to, Laura Munnelly, had finally graduated after playing every minute in her college career.

NCAA soccer tickets on sale at CU

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 07:00:00 -0000

BOULDER — The Colorado soccer team will play its NCAA Tournament opener against Hawaii on Friday at 11 a.m. at Prentup Field.

CU booters get nice surprise

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 07:00:00 -0000

For most of Monday, Bill Hempen was concerned with a little boy's birthday.

Buffs qualify for NCAA soccer tournament

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 02:00:00 -0000

The Colorado soccer team qualified for its fifth straight NCAA Tournament on Monday.

Texas tops Buffs on penalty kicks

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 07:00:00 -0000

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The Colorado women's soccer team forced second-seeded Texas to overtime in the first round of the Big 12 tournament, but lost on penalty kicks Wednesday.

CU sports roundup: Booters need upset in tourney opener

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 07:00:00 -0000

Given the Colorado soccer team's current situation, Buffs head coach Bill Hempen knew just who to call for advice.

Buffs Marshall, Wenino named first-team All-Big 12

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 07:00:00 -0000

IRVING, Texas — Colorado soccer players Nikki Marshall and Michelle Wenino were named to the All-Big 12 Conference First Team on Monday.

Loss leaves CU 7th in Big 12

Sat, 03 Nov 2007 06:00:00 -0000

AUSTIN, Texas — The Colorado women's soccer team closed out the regular season with a 4-1 loss to No. 12 Texas on Friday.

Regional roundup: Buth named to Big 12 Good Works Team

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 06:00:00 -0000

IRVING, Texas — University of Colorado volleyball player Alex Buth was named to the 2007 Big 12 Good Works Team Wednesday.

Regional roundup: Wetmore earns coach of year honors

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 06:00:00 -0000

Mark Wetmore on Tuesday was named the Big 12 coach of the year in cross country for guiding the Colorado men's and women's teams to this year's conference titles.

Hempen's Buffs earn berth in Big 12 tourney

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 06:00:00 -0000

STILLWATER, Okla. — The Colorado women's soccer team won its second consecutive road conference game as junior Alex Cousins netted her second goal in as many games to give the Buffs a 1-0 win over Oklahoma State Sunday.

Marshall lifts CU booters in overtime

Sat, 27 Oct 2007 06:00:00 -0000

NORMAN, Okla. — Nikki Marshall scored 27 seconds into overtime on Friday night to complete a 2-1 comeback victory over Oklahoma by the University of Colorado soccer team.

Hempen's Buffs fall to Mizzou for third straight loss

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 06:00:00 -0000

Senior Day ended in disappointment Sunday at Prentup Field.