University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Thursday, February 11
Boulder, CO
Noon MT
University of Northern Colorado
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University of Colorado
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| Colorado | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Bears show bright spots versus Buffaloes, look ahead to Big Sky
2/11/2021 3:16:00 PM | Women's Soccer
BOULDER, Colo. – Northern Colorado Soccer officially kicked its season off with a familiar trip to Boulder to face the Buffaloes. Though Colorado grabbed the 3-0 victory, there were plenty of bright spots for head coach Tim Barrera and the Bears.
It was over 365 days ago that UNC fell to CU in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Thursday's performance, and particularly the first half, was a noticeable improvement from that 2019 matchup.
Starting goalkeeper Morgan Bury was called upon and answered the call early to make sure the Buffs didn't get off to an electric start.
The senior tallied seven total saves on the afternoon.
With 10 minutes to play in the half, Lexi Pulley had the best scoring chance of either side. Terrific build-up play down the right channel left Pulley with time and space once the cross came in. Though Pulley wasn't able to convert, the threat signified UNC's confidence throughout the match.
CU finally broke the stalemate, cleaning up a corner kick in the 68th minute.
The Buffaloes found the back of the net twice more but it wouldn't overshadow a positive performance as the Bears gear up for Big Sky play in March.
Post-Match Thoughts
Head Coach, Tim Barrera
Lindsi Jennings and Maddie Duren
Game Notes
What's Ahead
Northern Colorado gets one last exhibition tune-up against the Colorado School of Mines on February 28 before hosting Southern Utah on Friday, March 12, for its first conference matchup of the season.
To stay up to date on all things UNC soccer, visit UNCBears.com and follow the team on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
It was over 365 days ago that UNC fell to CU in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Thursday's performance, and particularly the first half, was a noticeable improvement from that 2019 matchup.
Starting goalkeeper Morgan Bury was called upon and answered the call early to make sure the Buffs didn't get off to an electric start.
In the first half alone, Bury made four saves, keeping the sheet clean for the first 45 minutes.6' | @clutch_bury with a big early save !!#BearsStrong #BigSkySoccer pic.twitter.com/fpBi3V8mrw
— UNC Women's Soccer (@UNC_BearsSoccer) February 11, 2021
The senior tallied seven total saves on the afternoon.
With 10 minutes to play in the half, Lexi Pulley had the best scoring chance of either side. Terrific build-up play down the right channel left Pulley with time and space once the cross came in. Though Pulley wasn't able to convert, the threat signified UNC's confidence throughout the match.
Northern Colorado seemed determined to keep the pressure on in the second half. Fellow senior Olivia Seddon created two chances with her powerful left foot, both missing just wide of CU's net.34' | Great build up play! Just over the bar for @lexipulley9 !!#BearsStrong #BigSkySoccer pic.twitter.com/yCciXKqF7t
— UNC Women's Soccer (@UNC_BearsSoccer) February 11, 2021
For nearly 70 minutes, Lindsi Jennings, Erika Hall, the Blue and Gold defense and help from the midfield with players like Maddie Duren and Cara Quin kept Colorado without a bonified scoring opportunity.56' | Bears putting the pressure on! @Liv_Seddon16 just wide!!#BearsStrong #BigSkySoccer pic.twitter.com/POtkvpv7OQ
— UNC Women's Soccer (@UNC_BearsSoccer) February 11, 2021
CU finally broke the stalemate, cleaning up a corner kick in the 68th minute.
The Buffaloes found the back of the net twice more but it wouldn't overshadow a positive performance as the Bears gear up for Big Sky play in March.
Post-Match Thoughts
Head Coach, Tim Barrera
Lindsi Jennings and Maddie Duren
Game Notes
- Morgan Burry grabbed her first start as Bear and recorded seven saves, two off her career-high from Northern State.
- Olivia Seddon led the way offensively with two shots.
- Midfielder Maddie Duren went the full 90-minutes directing the Bears' middle of the pitch.
- Freshman Melina Faris started her first game in the Blue and Gold, playing 55 minutes.
What's Ahead
Northern Colorado gets one last exhibition tune-up against the Colorado School of Mines on February 28 before hosting Southern Utah on Friday, March 12, for its first conference matchup of the season.
To stay up to date on all things UNC soccer, visit UNCBears.com and follow the team on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Team Stats
UNC
COLO
Goals
0
3
Shots
5
19
Shots on Goal
0
10
Saves
7
0
Corners
4
10
Fouls
2
2
Scoring Plays
Hannah Sharts (1)
Assisted By: Kayleigh Webb , Jenny Beyer
GOAL by COLO Sharts, Hannah Assist by Webb, Kayleigh and Beyer, Jenny.
67:59
Shyra James (1)
Assisted By: Lawson Willis
GOAL by COLO James, Shyra Assist by Willis, Lawson.
76:33
Jesse Loren (1)
Assisted By: Shyra James
GOAL by COLO Loren, Jesse Assist by James, Shyra.
79:42
Game Leaders
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
fwd
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
def
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
GK
/ Women's Soccer
M
/ Women's Soccer
F
/ Women's Soccer
D
/ Women's Soccer
D
/ Women's SoccerF
/ Women's SoccerM
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