UTM (2-5-1) fell 1-0 to No. 23 Long Beach State (7-1-0) at the Northern Arizona High Altitude Classic.

Despite aggressive defensive strategies and another stealer performance by goalkeeper Cara Sullivan, the Skyhawks were unable to contain the offensive power of the 49ers.

UTM opened the game with an aggressive defensive strategy, pulling at least five players in the backfield. The strategy worked well in the first half as UTM was able to hold the 49ers at bay and keep it scoreless at halftime.

Long Beach State would eventually find the back of the net in the 75th minute when forward Kristin Childers netted a rebound off a 49er corner kick. Long Beach State fired a record 34 shots on the day, while the Skyhawks were limited to only three.

UTM finishes play at the Northern Arizona High Altitude Classic with a record of 0-2. They will now turn attention to Ohio Valley Conference play as they open against the Eastern Illinois Panthers and look to avenge an overtime loss from last season. Kickoff in Charleston, Ill., is set for Friday, September 22, at 4 p.m.