The report credits Reagan Kotschau with decisive contributions in both recent wins. She set up a goal against New Mexico before scoring twice against Utah State.
That production has made Kotschau Colorado’s leading scorer and points-getter, with the update listing five goals and 13 points. Her value extends beyond finishing: she can create chances, arrive in scoring positions and change the rhythm of a match. The Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week award reflects an attacking role that has become central to Colorado’s recent run.
The defensive improvement has reportedly been just as important. Brooke Goerish made her second and third collegiate starts in the two victories, keeping a clean sheet in each.
The report says she made five saves against New Mexico and seven against Utah State. Across the season, she is credited with stopping 19 of 21 shots, giving Colorado a reliable last line behind its improving attack.
For a team moving up the rankings, that balance matters. Kotschau’s output can win matches, but Goerish’s saves give Colorado a stronger chance of protecting narrow leads.
Denver’s visit represents more than a routine non-conference fixture. It is the final opportunity to sharpen attacking combinations and defensive organisation before the schedule becomes more demanding.
A third straight victory would reinforce the reported five-place rise and give Colorado momentum heading into Big 12 competition. The next storyline is whether Kotschau and Goerish can turn individual recognition into sustained team form.