LAKEWOOD, Colo. (Oct. 18, 2026) – The sixth-ranked Colorado State University Pueblo men's soccer team showcased its grit and resilience Sunday afternoon, overcoming a pair of one-goal deficits to earn a thrilling 3-2 come-from-behind victory over Colorado Christian in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) action at Trailblazer Stadium.
With the victory, the ThunderWolves improved to 12-0-2 overall and 6-0-2 in RMAC play, extending their unbeaten start to the 2026 season. Meanwhile, Colorado Christian fell to 3-8-4 overall and 2-5 in conference action.
The Pack received a stellar offensive performance from Nick Cenek, who recorded two goals and an assist for a five-point afternoon, including the game-winning goal in the 87th minute. Silvio Termini added the other goal for CSU Pueblo, scoring the equalizer midway through the second half to set the stage for Cenek's late heroics.
"Absolutely incredible shift from the guys!" CSU Pueblo head coach Thomás Pazo Tourinho said following the victory.
"CCU is very good at what they do, and the guys had to show a lot of grit, determination, and resilience to concede early in both halves and somehow find a way to win.
"This was only the second time this season we were down on the scoresheet and the first time we were able to come back and win the match, which shows the character that this group has.
"I'm extremely proud of this group and what they are doing this year. We look forward to honoring our seniors on Thursday and keep going for more. Go Pack!"
Colorado Christian wasted little time getting on the scoreboard as Oscar Sreckov found the back of the net just 1:37 into the contest. Benjamin Brown and Jackson Schroeder were credited with assists on the early goal, giving the Cougars a 1-0 advantage.
Despite the early setback, CSU Pueblo quickly settled into the match and began creating offensive opportunities.
The ThunderWolves eventually broke through in the 23rd minute when Cenek netted his 11th goal of the season off an assist from Juan Pablo Orozco Soto, leveling the score at 1-1.
CSU Pueblo continued applying pressure throughout the remainder of the opening half, finishing with a 7-4 advantage in shots. However, neither side could find another goal before halftime, sending the teams into the locker room tied at 1-1.
Much like the opening half, Colorado Christian struck almost immediately following the restart.
Just 14 seconds into the second half, Sreckov recorded his second goal of the afternoon off an assist from Ty Zimmerman, putting the Cougars back in front, 2-1.
Once again facing a deficit, the ThunderWolves responded with an aggressive offensive attack, controlling much of the second-half action while searching for another equalizer.
That breakthrough finally came in the 68th minute when Termini found the back of the net for his first goal of the season. Cenek picked up the assist on the play, tying the contest at 2-2 with just over 22 minutes remaining.
With momentum on their side, the Pack continued pushing forward in search of the go-ahead goal.
The persistence paid off in the 87th minute when Cenek delivered the decisive strike with just 3:35 remaining in regulation. Tim Misvelj was credited with the assist on the game-winner, giving CSU Pueblo its first lead of the afternoon at 3-2.
The ThunderWolves held off Colorado Christian over the final minutes to secure their first come-from-behind victory of the season and remain unbeaten through 14 matches.
CSU Pueblo dominated the offensive statistics, outshooting Colorado Christian 20-9 overall, including a 13-5 advantage in the second half. The Pack also held a 7-4 edge in shots on goal and a commanding 9-1 advantage in corner kicks, including eight corners after halftime.
Cenek led all players with six shots, including three on goal, while João Lutz added four shots. Logan Cozier and Orozco Soto each recorded two attempts.
In goal, Esteban Gonzalez played all 90 minutes for the ThunderWolves, making two saves to earn the victory. Colorado Christian goalkeeper Campbell Wolfgram finished with four saves.
Sreckov accounted for both Cougar goals, while Brown led the home side with three shots.
The victory capped a perfect 2-0 road weekend for the ThunderWolves, who also defeated MSU Denver 2-1 on Friday in Denver.
Up Next: CSU Pueblo returns to the friendly confines of Art & Lorraine Gonzales Stadium for its home regular-season finale on Thursday, Oct. 22, when the ThunderWolves welcome Colorado School of Mines for a 7 p.m. RMAC showdown. The Pack will look to continue its unbeaten run in front of the home crowd as the regular season winds down.
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