Bears Unable to Bring Down Bengals in Final Game of Season

Sunday, October 23

Pocatello, Idaho

1 pm

University of Northern Colorado

4-11-3, 0-7-1

Idaho State

3-11-2, 2-6-0

Northern Colo.

Idaho St.

Photo by: Stormie Sickler

10/23/2022 3:57:00 PM | Women's Soccer

Box Score

By: By Brynn Abernathy, UNCBears.com

POCATELLO, Idaho- Northern Colorado Soccer concluded their 2022 campaign on Sunday as they dropped a hard-fought match against the Idaho State Bengals, 2-0.

The Bears came on strong both offensively and defensively, despite the cold Idaho wind, in the first half. They recorded a total of seven shots in the first, with their best chance at scoring coming from Britney Donais' aggressive offensive efforts.

UNC also managed to prevent all of ISU's scoring attempts. This included seven saves from freshman goalkeeper Maddie Smith that kept the teams tied with clean sheets after the first 45 minutes of competition.

The team continued to push hard in the second half, adding 11 more shots and two corners. Smith remained solid in goal as she faced the Bengals' season high in shots, adding seven additional saves in the half.

However, Idaho State was able to find the back of the net twice in the second half. Despite the Bears' unwavering efforts to stage a comeback, the match ended 2-0 in the competition's favor and closed out the season.

What They Said
"We had a tough one today. It just wasn't our day," said Head Coach Tim Barrera. "It was a little breezy and we were pushing through the wind and got caught. I want to say congrats to all the seniors who had a great four or five years, depending on what it was. They have left a long imprint on the program and a couple of championships. It was just a tough year all around for us."

Game Notes

Britney Donais, Maddie Duren, Makenna Wilson, Lucy Hart, Haley O'Nan, Alex Michael, Kalen Niedling, Morgan King, and Rachel Mortensen combined for the team's 18 total shots on the day.
Donais and Niedling led the team with four shots each.
Maddie Smith tabbed 12 saves on 25 overall shots faced.
The Bears led in corners 3-1.
Duren, Hart, and Smith each played for all 90 minutes of regulation.
Nine seniors will graduate this season in Maddie Duren, Samantha Blanchard, Mckenna Wilson, Haley O'Nan, Kalen Niedling, Carly Fetters, Hailey Collier, Britney Donais, and Laurel Hagen.