University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Sunday, November 5
Cheney, Wash.
1:05pm
University of Northern Colorado
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Eastern Washington University
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Championship Preview: @UNCBearsSoccer
11/4/2017 11:50:00 AM | Women's Soccer
NORTHERN COLORADO VS EASTERN WASHINGTON
Sunday, Nov. 5th / 1:05 pm MT / Cheney, Wash.
Eleven Sports Network / Video Stream / Pluto TV
Live Stats
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CHENEY, Wash. –The Bears are back in the Big Sky Conference Championship for the first time since 2015, the year they won the title for the first time. To get there, the Bears defeated No. 6 Sacramento State in the quarterfinals and No. 2 Montana in the semifinals. The title game will take place on Sunday, Nov. 5th at 1:05 pm MT at E.W. Soccer Field where they will face No. 1 seed Eastern Washington. The Eagles posted a 15-5-1 (8-1-1 Big Sky) regular season record and won the right to host the tournament. After receiving a quarterfinal bye, the Eagles defeated Portland State on Friday 2-1.
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Scouting the Bears: The Bears began the tournament as the No. 3 seed with a record of 13-6-2 (5-3-2 Big Sky). Their semifinal match against Montana resulted in an improbable comeback 2-1 overtime victory. It was the first time in 19 games the Grizzlies allowed multiple goals in a game and also the first time all season the Grizzlies were defeated after scoring first. Mariel Gutierrez scored in the 75th minute and the Bears completely turned the momentum of the match at that point. In overtime, Maddie Roberts scored the game winning goal with five minutes remaining off a crossing pass from Brooke Braden.
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Offense: The Bears are led in most statistical categories by Jr. midfielder Mariel Gutierrez. Gutierrez has nine goals and six assists for 24 points. She led all players in shot attempts in both games of the conference tournament so far. Forwards Brooke Braden and Maddie Roberts have also contributed substantially to the Bears offense. Braden has five goals and six assists for 16 total points and Roberts has four goals and seven assists for 15 total points.
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Defense: Goalkeeper Madeline Burdick is captain and anchor of the Bears defense. Burdick has 10 shutouts on the season and ranks second in the Big Sky in both goals against average and save percentage. She made five saves against Sacramento State in the quarterfinals, picking up the shutout and four saves against Montana on five shots.
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Burdick has been assisted all season by an experienced defensive line. Seniors Erica Estes and Isabella Beal have played a majority of minutes and as a team, the Bears are holding opponents to 0.76 goals per game. Mariel Gutierrez, Anika Shelrud, Jaqui Pulley, and Madeline Burdick played all 105 minutes against Montana.
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The Bears won the Big Sky Championship in 2015 when they defeated Idaho in penalty kicks after tying 1-1 after overtime. In 2016, they lost in the quarterfinals to Northern Arizona.
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Scouting Eastern Washington: The Eagles are advancing to the Big Sky Championship for the second year in a row after a 2-1 win in the semifinals over Portland State. Eastern Washington played exceptionally well in the first 20 minutes of Friday's game and quickly jumped out to a 1-0 lead. It began to snow in the second half but the Eagles were able to grind out what head coach Chad Bodnar called, "a gritty win." EWU improved their best record in program history to 15-5-1 overall, holding Portland State to eight shot attempts. Jenny Chavez and Brooke Dunbar scored goals for the Eagles while Chloe Williams led the team in shots with three, all on goal.
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The Eagles average 17.6 shots per game (1st) and allow 8.6 shots to opposing teams. Their 2.10 goals per game also ranks first in the Big Sky. Chloe Williams ranks first in the conference for total shots (92) and second in goals (10). The Eagles have five players with ten or more points including Williams, Jenny Chavez, Aimie Inthoulay, Allison Raniere, and Devan Talley.
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Big Sky Honors: Five Bears earned recognition from the Big Sky Conference for their outstanding play during the regular season. Mariel Gutierrez was named first-team All-Big Sky as a midfielder and Madeline Burdick was named second-team All-Big Sky at goalkeeper. UNC's Anika Shelrud, Brooke Braden, and Cara Quinn were all named honorable mentions.
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Going to the Game: The Big Sky Championship on Sunday and the Bears are seeded No. 3. There is potential for more snow at game time in the forecast. Admission to the game is free for any college student possessing a valid school ID (it does not have to be an Eastern Washington student). Children 12-years-old and under are free and tickets are $8, cash only.
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Sunday, Nov. 5th / 1:05 pm MT / Cheney, Wash.
Eleven Sports Network / Video Stream / Pluto TV
Live Stats
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CHENEY, Wash. –The Bears are back in the Big Sky Conference Championship for the first time since 2015, the year they won the title for the first time. To get there, the Bears defeated No. 6 Sacramento State in the quarterfinals and No. 2 Montana in the semifinals. The title game will take place on Sunday, Nov. 5th at 1:05 pm MT at E.W. Soccer Field where they will face No. 1 seed Eastern Washington. The Eagles posted a 15-5-1 (8-1-1 Big Sky) regular season record and won the right to host the tournament. After receiving a quarterfinal bye, the Eagles defeated Portland State on Friday 2-1.
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Scouting the Bears: The Bears began the tournament as the No. 3 seed with a record of 13-6-2 (5-3-2 Big Sky). Their semifinal match against Montana resulted in an improbable comeback 2-1 overtime victory. It was the first time in 19 games the Grizzlies allowed multiple goals in a game and also the first time all season the Grizzlies were defeated after scoring first. Mariel Gutierrez scored in the 75th minute and the Bears completely turned the momentum of the match at that point. In overtime, Maddie Roberts scored the game winning goal with five minutes remaining off a crossing pass from Brooke Braden.
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Offense: The Bears are led in most statistical categories by Jr. midfielder Mariel Gutierrez. Gutierrez has nine goals and six assists for 24 points. She led all players in shot attempts in both games of the conference tournament so far. Forwards Brooke Braden and Maddie Roberts have also contributed substantially to the Bears offense. Braden has five goals and six assists for 16 total points and Roberts has four goals and seven assists for 15 total points.
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Defense: Goalkeeper Madeline Burdick is captain and anchor of the Bears defense. Burdick has 10 shutouts on the season and ranks second in the Big Sky in both goals against average and save percentage. She made five saves against Sacramento State in the quarterfinals, picking up the shutout and four saves against Montana on five shots.
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Burdick has been assisted all season by an experienced defensive line. Seniors Erica Estes and Isabella Beal have played a majority of minutes and as a team, the Bears are holding opponents to 0.76 goals per game. Mariel Gutierrez, Anika Shelrud, Jaqui Pulley, and Madeline Burdick played all 105 minutes against Montana.
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The Bears won the Big Sky Championship in 2015 when they defeated Idaho in penalty kicks after tying 1-1 after overtime. In 2016, they lost in the quarterfinals to Northern Arizona.
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Scouting Eastern Washington: The Eagles are advancing to the Big Sky Championship for the second year in a row after a 2-1 win in the semifinals over Portland State. Eastern Washington played exceptionally well in the first 20 minutes of Friday's game and quickly jumped out to a 1-0 lead. It began to snow in the second half but the Eagles were able to grind out what head coach Chad Bodnar called, "a gritty win." EWU improved their best record in program history to 15-5-1 overall, holding Portland State to eight shot attempts. Jenny Chavez and Brooke Dunbar scored goals for the Eagles while Chloe Williams led the team in shots with three, all on goal.
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The Eagles average 17.6 shots per game (1st) and allow 8.6 shots to opposing teams. Their 2.10 goals per game also ranks first in the Big Sky. Chloe Williams ranks first in the conference for total shots (92) and second in goals (10). The Eagles have five players with ten or more points including Williams, Jenny Chavez, Aimie Inthoulay, Allison Raniere, and Devan Talley.
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Big Sky Honors: Five Bears earned recognition from the Big Sky Conference for their outstanding play during the regular season. Mariel Gutierrez was named first-team All-Big Sky as a midfielder and Madeline Burdick was named second-team All-Big Sky at goalkeeper. UNC's Anika Shelrud, Brooke Braden, and Cara Quinn were all named honorable mentions.
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Going to the Game: The Big Sky Championship on Sunday and the Bears are seeded No. 3. There is potential for more snow at game time in the forecast. Admission to the game is free for any college student possessing a valid school ID (it does not have to be an Eastern Washington student). Children 12-years-old and under are free and tickets are $8, cash only.
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