Despite offensive chances, Buffs settle for a scoreless draw with Arizona

Freshman defender Lawson Willis chases down the ball before it goes out of bounds during the second half at Prentup Field on April 9, 2021. (Kara Wagenknecht/CU Independent)In a tightly contested soccer game, every inch counts. If the ball sails an inch too high or a few inches too wide, that could be the difference between winning or losing the game. On Friday afternoon, despite a strong offensive effort, the University of Colorado soccer team couldn’t quite catch a break and settled for a 0-0 double overtime draw against the Arizona Wildcats at Prentup Field.

The game carried a great deal of weight in terms of both Pac-12 and NCAA postseason aspirations for the Buffs. Entering the game,…