[WUL] Alpenglow Silence Tempest with Team Chemistry
(Denver = Won Jeong) The final 26 seconds made the difference.
On April 11 (local time), the Colorado Alpenglow hosted the Seattle Tempest at Pinnacle Athletic Complex and secured a narrow 16–15 victory in a WUL regular season matchup.
Colorado demonstrated its organization and composure against Seattle in a tightly contested game.
From the opening point, the match was evenly balanced.
Seattle took control early with quick disc movement and a handler-driven offense, setting the tempo and scoring first. Their short, precise passing sequences effectively disrupted Colorado’s defensive structure.
After conceding the opening score, Colorado responded quickly.
They increased downfield defensive pressure, effectively disrupting Seattle’s cutting lanes. Offensively, they shifted away from risky long throws and focused on controlled, connected play. The adjustment paid off, as Colorado built an 8–4 lead.
Seattle, however, proved resilient.
Led by Cheryl Hsu, their handler unit regained rhythm and restored offensive tempo. Early in the second quarter, Seattle strung together consecutive scores to take a 9–8 lead.
In the second half, the game turned into a back-and-forth battle.
Both teams exchanged leads and equalizers, with multiple turnovers shifting momentum throughout the contest.
In the end, the game favored Colorado.
With the score tied 15–15 and just over 20 seconds remaining, Colorado executed the decisive play as Thorpe connected with McCarthy for the game-winning point.
Colorado maintained its performance through a balanced offensive system that did not rely on any single player, while minimizing turnovers.
With the win, Colorado improved to 3–1, tying Seattle—currently first in the North Conference—with the same record.
