Huskers Fall to Buffs, 2-1

Boulder, Colo. - After a scoreless first half, Nebraska (12-6-1, 5-4-1) gave up a pair of back-to-back goals as it dropped a 2-1 match at Colorado (8-9-2, 4-5-1) on Friday afternoon at in Boulder, Colo. The Huskers now await their seed in next week's Big 12 Championship in San Antonio.

Nebraska outshot Colorado 13-9, including 8-5 in the second half, but the Buffs cashed in their opportunities in the 57th and 61st minutes to prevent the Huskers from solidifying the No. 3 seed in the Big 12 Championship.

Colorado scored the first goal at 57:34 when Taryn Vitacca sent a cross into the top of the box, where Amy Barczuk had an open chance with senior goalkeeper Tara Macdonald and shot into the top left corner of the net for the first goal of the game. Less than four minutes later, Erin Bricker broke free 1v1 down the left sideline and dribbled into the box for a 6-yard shot at the near post to put CU up 2-0.

Nebraska had a chance for a comeback as senior Jaclyn White cut the deficit in half with her third goal of the season in the 63rd minute. Shortly after a corner kick, sophomore Morgan Marlborough lofted a pass to the far post where White's shot from three yards out deflected off a CU defender and trickled into the net. Marlborough, the Big 12's leader in goals and assists, finished the regular season with 44 points.

Trailing 2-1, the Huskers were unable to tie up the match in the final 27 minutes

Macdonald had three saves and played over 83 minutes before freshman Emma Stevens was in goal for the last 6:05.

Nebraska's seed in the Big 12 Championship will be determined following the conclusion of Friday night's conference matches.