University of Northern Colorado Athletics
University of Northern Colorado
1-1-1, 0-0-0
Utah State University
2-0-1, 0-0-0
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Colo. | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Utah St. | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Aggies' quick start too much to overcome for Bears Soccer in Logan
8/26/2021 7:42:00 PM | Women's Soccer
LOGAN, Utah – Two quick goals from Utah State in the opening 10 minutes proved too deep a hole for Northern Colorado. Despite the Bears holding USU to just one shot on goal over a 75-minute span, UNC couldn't find a way back into the contest, dropping its first game of the season, 2-0.
Early chances from the home side put the pressure on the Bear defense. Five minutes in, the Aggies found the back of the net off a short-corner.
While UNC pushed forward, allowing Cara Quinn to get a shot off, Utah State's counter proved too much once more as the Aggies doubled its advantage in the eighth minute.
As the game wore one, head coach Tim Barrera's crew began to settle in.
Solid movement down the channels brought forth a pair of corner kicks and in the 37th minute, Maddie Duren tested the Utah State keeper from deep, only to be denied by the crossbar.
37' So close for @maddieduren from distance!!
— UNC Women's Soccer (@UNC_BearsSoccer) August 26, 2021
UNC - 0
Utah State - 2#GetUpGreeley 🐻⚽ pic.twitter.com/AQVuvCH5nK
In the second half, Northern Colorado's defense proved its toughness.
After conceding three shots on goal in the opening 45 minutes, the back line surrendered just one, a dribbler easily handled by Ashley Franza.
Finding confidence as the game wore on, the Bears were able to find space in multiple areas of the pitch. Cara Quinn and Erika Hall each tallied shots, while Olivia Seddon showcased her playmaking abilities out of midfield.
79' @Liv_Seddon16 doing Olivia Seddon things 😮😮😮
— UNC Women's Soccer (@UNC_BearsSoccer) August 27, 2021
UNC - 0
Utah State - 2#GetUpGreeley 🐻⚽ pic.twitter.com/WmMCsq9SdG
With neither side dominating much of the second half, each goalie was asked to make a save apiece. At the final whistle, the contest ended where the second half began, giving Utah State its second straight home victory, 2-0.
What They Said
Head Coach, Tim Barrera
"We obviously had a poor start, giving up a couple of early goals and had to fight to get back in it. After the goals, I thought we defended well. I was proud of the way they fought back and stayed in it after the tough start. We'll regroup here because we'll certainly have our hands full with Utah on Sunday."
Game Notes
- Goalkeeper Ashley Franza saw her first official minutes of the 2021 season, making one save.
- Freshman Lucy Hart played her first contest for the Blue and Gold.
- Defender Maddie Duren put in a full 90 minutes in Logan with fellow center back Erika Hall close behind with 85 minutes.
- Freshman midfielder Mya Johnson has featured in all three of the Bears' games this season.
What's Ahead
Northern Colorado will remain in Utah for the weekend, matching up with Utes in Salt Lake City on Sunday, August 29, at 1 p.m. MT.
To stay up to date on all things UNC soccer, visit UNCBears.com and follow the team on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Team Stats
Imelda Williams (2)
Assisted By: Alysia Butters , Ashley Cardozo
GOAL by USU Williams, Imelda Assist by Butters, Alysia and Cardozo, Ashley.
04:21
Sammie Murdock (1)
Assisted By: Ashley Cardozo
GOAL by USU Murdock, Sammie Assist by Cardozo, Ashley.
07:35
