Bears Unable to Take Down Vandals

Sunday, October 2

Greeley, Colo.

Noon

University of Northern Colorado

4-7-3, 0-3-1

Idaho

9-1-2, 4-0-0

Idaho

Northern Colo.

Photo by: Jam David

10/2/2022 3:54:00 PM | Women's Soccer

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By: By Brynn Abernathy, UNCBears.com

GREELEY, Colo.- UNC Soccer put up a commendable effort, but was unable to bring down the Idaho Vandals on Sunday afternoon at Jackson Stadium, falling 1-0.

The game also doubled as Senior Day, where nine graduating seniors, Maddie Duren, Samantha Blanchard, Mckenna Wilson, Haley O'Nan, Kalen Niedling, Carly Fetters, Hailey Collier, Britney Donais, and Laurel Hagen, were recognized for their contributions to the program before the game.

The first half of the match did not bring much action, as both teams moved up and down the pitch looking to get on the board. Both teams recorded seven shots in the half, with goalie Kaya Lindberg earning a save for the Bears.

However, at the 22-minute mark, Idaho was able to put one away, putting UNC at a 1-0 deficit going into the half.

Northern Colorado continued to work to create chances for themselves in the second half, outshooting the Vandals, 8-7, and leading in corners, 5-2. Maddie Duren led the Bears with three shots on the day.

Despite some added pressure in the last 45 minutes of regulation and forcing three saves, the Bears were unable to end the Vandals' ten-game shutout streak, with the contest ending 1-0 in favor of the visiting team.

What They Said

UNC Athletics · Soccer vs. Idaho Postgame 10/2/22

Game Notes

20 different Bears earned playing time in the match, with Lucy Roberts and Kaya Lindberg playing all 90 minutes.
Britney Donais, Maddie Duren, Makenna Wilson, Lucy Hart, Hailey Collier, Haley O'Nan, Melina Faris, Kalen Niedling, and Ashley Hillman all combined for the team's 15 total shots.
Lindberg recorded six saves in the match.

What's Ahead
UNC will return to the pitch on Sunday, October 9 as they travel to Montana to face the Grizzlies for their lone match of the upcoming week. The game is set for 1 p.m. MT in Missoula. The team's next home match is not until October 13, when they host Northern Arizona.

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