University of Northern Colorado Athletics
University of Northern Colorado
Air Force
Women's Soccer to Compete in 2014 Falcon Invitational
9/4/2014 12:05:00 PM | Women's Soccer
UNCBears.com
GREELEY, COLO-Â Northern Colorado women's soccer team competes in the 2014 Air Force Invitational this weekend, taking on in-state rival Air Force on Friday, Sept. 5, at 6:00 p.m. in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The invite will continue on Sunday when the Bears return home to Jackson Stadium to take on Southeast Missouri State at 2:00 p.m.
The tournament breaks down as follows: 3 points for a win, 1 point for a tie, 0 points for a loss. In case of a tie in total points, the following factors will determine placing: 1.) head to head result, 2.) goals for, and 3.) goals against. There will be an All-Tournament Team decided by the coaches at the conclusion of Sunday's matches.
The women's soccer team is coming off a difficult, 2-1 loss to North Dakota State last Sunday. The game was even until the 79th minute of the match when NDSU scored the game-winner. This is the first time since 2009 that head coach Tim Barrera's club has dropped three straight matches.
Game Details
- Game 1:Â Northern Colorado (1-3-0, 0-0 Big Sky) vs. Air Force (0-2-0, 0-0-0 Mountain West)
- When:Â 6:00 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5
- Where: Colorado Springs, Colorado – Cadet Soccer Stadium
- Coaches:Â The Bears' Tim Barrera (132-125-28) vs. the Falcons' Larry Friend (24-56-11)
- All-time series:Â UNC leads the series at 10-4-0, with the last game being played in 2013.
Game Details
- Game 2:Â Northern Colorado (1-3-0, 0-0-0 Big Sky) vs. Southeast Missouri State (1-0-0, 0-0-0 Ohio Valley)
- When:Â 2:00 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7
- Where: Greeley, Colorado – Jackson Stadium
- Coaches:Â The Bears' Tim Barrera (132-125-28) vs. the Redhawks' Heather Nelson (146-95-33)
- All-time series:Â This will be the first meeting of the two teams.
