Kotschau makes history as Buffs close regular season with win
On Thursday night, the Colorado Buffaloes (14-4-1, Big 12 8-3-0) dominated the Oklahoma State Cowgirls (7-8-4, Big 12 3-6-2). This game served as the season finale for both teams, as well as the Buffs senior night.
The seniors honored were Kenzi Gillispie, Reagan Kotschau, Berkeley Mensik, Faith Leyba and Hope Leyba, Caley Swierenga, Emma Thielbahr, Sami Fisher and Jamie Campbell.
With the loss, the Cowgirls have officially been knocked out of Big 12 Tournament contention. This win also marks five in a row for the Buffs, the last four have been clean sheets.
Freshman Sloane Phillips had an outstanding game, she first assisted Jace Holley’s goal, then went on to score two solo goals all within the first half.
Following that, seniors Faith Leyba and Reagan Kotschau both scored in the second half, to extend the score to 5-0.
Kotschau broke CU’s single-season assist record and became the first player to reach double digits for both goals and assists in a season. She finished with 10 goals and 12 assists.
“She’s been great all year…I think she still has even more in her,” Colorado head coach Danny Sanchez said following the victory.
The Black and Gold defense was a brick wall, as it did not let a single shot through out of the six on goal, and 14 total.
“A great performance from the Buffs tonight as we get ready for the Big 12 Tournament,” Sanchez said.
Colorado will make their way down to Mansfield, Texas, seeded at No. 5 for the Big 12 Tournament. The Buffs are set to play the No. 1 seed BYU as their first matchup. The game will be held at Texas Health Mansfield Stadium on Monday (ESPN+).
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