Huskers Rout Colorado 5-1

Nebraska 5, Colorado 1

Friday, Sept. 5, Boulder, Colorado

Corner Kicks: Nebraska 6, Colorado 0

Shots on Goal: Nebraska 15, Colorado 7

Fouls: Nebraska 15, Colorado 8

Goalie Saves: Nebraska 6 (Hornbacher 6), Colorado 10 (Bjornstad 10)

Notes:The No. 6 Huskers exploded for five goals in the final 32 minutes to knock off Colorado, 5-1, at the Pleasant View Soccer Complex. Nebraska was held scoreless in the first half and trailed at halftime for the first time in 20 matches, dating to Sept. 20, 1996 when the Huskers trailed, 2-1, at halftime before winning, 5-2. Donna Holyman scored Colorado's goal at 39:00 to give the Buffaloes a 1-0 lead, which held until Kari Uppinghouse ended Nebraska's scoring drought at 58:30. Lindsay Eddleman scored the game winner for the Huskers at 67:00, which opened the flood gates for Nebraska's attack. Kim Engesser found the back of the net at 69:30, and Jenny Benson scored at 73:20, before Engesser closed the scoring with another goal at 89:14.