University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Sunday, August 22
Denver, CO
5:00 pm
University of Northern Colorado
1-0-1, 0-0-0
0
vs
0
Air Force
0-1-1, 0-0-0
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Northern Colo. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Photo by: Thomas Hoffman
Bears and Falcons play to tie in Denver
8/22/2021 7:56:00 PM | Women's Soccer
GREELEY, Colo. – With the summer sun beating down on University of Denver Soccer Stadium, it was the play of Morgan Bury and the defense who kept the first clean sheet of the season, earning a tie, 0-0, with Air Force.
Most of the first half was played in the middle of the park with both the Bears and Falcons earning two shots on goal apiece.
Northern Colorado's netminder Morgan Bury proved up to the task in goal and just like against Colorado College, the line of defenders in front of her were able to keep Air Force's chances few and far between.
Lexi Pulley and freshman Ashley Hillman were the two UNC players to tally a shot on goal. Hillman connected with a fierce header at the back post but the Falcon keeper denied the rookie's first goal of her career.
As the Bears spent much of the final minutes of the first half on the attack, Tim Barrera's crew picked up right where they left off in the second.
A free-kick and multiple corners kept the pressure on Air Force. Pulley, Melina Faris and Maddie Duren all took cracks at goal.
After two saves in the first 45 minutes, Bury was even more impressive in the later parts of regulation. The Laramie, Wyoming product stuffed five attempts two nights ago against Colorado College and equaled the effort against the Falcons.
In the overtime periods, opportunities for both teams came few and far between. In the end, both goalies collected clean sheets as neither side could break through.
What They Said
Game Notes
The Bears head out to the Beehive State for games against Utah State and Utah next weekend. UNC will return to Jackson Stadium on September, 2, for a matchup against in-state rival Colorado State.
To stay up to date on all things UNC soccer, visit UNCBears.com and follow the team on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Most of the first half was played in the middle of the park with both the Bears and Falcons earning two shots on goal apiece.
Northern Colorado's netminder Morgan Bury proved up to the task in goal and just like against Colorado College, the line of defenders in front of her were able to keep Air Force's chances few and far between.
Lexi Pulley and freshman Ashley Hillman were the two UNC players to tally a shot on goal. Hillman connected with a fierce header at the back post but the Falcon keeper denied the rookie's first goal of her career.
As the Bears spent much of the final minutes of the first half on the attack, Tim Barrera's crew picked up right where they left off in the second.
A free-kick and multiple corners kept the pressure on Air Force. Pulley, Melina Faris and Maddie Duren all took cracks at goal.
After two saves in the first 45 minutes, Bury was even more impressive in the later parts of regulation. The Laramie, Wyoming product stuffed five attempts two nights ago against Colorado College and equaled the effort against the Falcons.
In the overtime periods, opportunities for both teams came few and far between. In the end, both goalies collected clean sheets as neither side could break through.
What They Said
Game Notes
- Morgan Bury ended with eight saves, one shy of her career-high and most as a Bear.
- Freshman Ashley Hillman recorded her first shot on goal.
- Northern Colorado finishes third in the 2021 Colorado Cup. Denver's win over Colorado State gives the cup back to the Pioneers.
- With the tie, the Bears have still not lost to the Falcons since 2004.
- Lexi Pulley, Melina Faris and Olivia Seddon each ended with two shots, both of Pulley's were on goal.
The Bears head out to the Beehive State for games against Utah State and Utah next weekend. UNC will return to Jackson Stadium on September, 2, for a matchup against in-state rival Colorado State.
To stay up to date on all things UNC soccer, visit UNCBears.com and follow the team on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Team Stats
AFA
UNC
Goals
0
0
Shots
16
8
Shots on Goal
8
4
Saves
4
8
Corners
4
4
Fouls
20
15
Game Leaders
fwd
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
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