University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Friday, September 23
Greeley, Colo.
7 pm
University of Northern Colorado
4-5-2, 0-1-0
0
vs
1
Portland State
2-5-3, 1-0-0
1
2
F
Portland St.
0
1
1
Northern Colo.
0
0
0
Photo by: Dean Popejoy
Soccer Unable to Top Portland State in Big Sky Opener
9/23/2022 10:17:00 PM | Women's Soccer
GREELEY, Colo.- Northern Colorado Soccer put up a strong fight on Friday night at Jackson Stadium, but were unable to defeat Portland State, falling 1-0 to open Big Sky competition.
The Bears and Vikings proved to be an even match in the first half, and the ball traveled up and down the pitch for most of the first 45 minutes.
The Bears' best scoring chance of the first half came on a ball from Morgan King to wide open Melina Faris, but the play ultimately ended in an offsides call before Faris could get a shot off. Junior goalie Kaya Lindberg kept PSU off the board with two big saves in the half, keeping things tied at 0-0 at half time.
UNC came back stronger in the second half and posed more challenges for the Vikings, however a physical second half consisting of a total of 15 free kicks also led to scoring chances for each team.
In the second half, Northern Colorado recorded 9 shots, but were unable to capitalize and equalize the game after a goal by the Vikings at the 78-minute mark, ending the match 1-0.
What They Said
Game Notes
What's Ahead
Northern Colorado will now hit the road as they take on Sacramento State on Sunday at 2 p.m. MT. They will return to Jackson Stadium when they host Eastern Washington on September 30.
To stay up to date on all things UNC Soccer, visit UNCBears.com and follow the team on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
The Bears and Vikings proved to be an even match in the first half, and the ball traveled up and down the pitch for most of the first 45 minutes.
The Bears' best scoring chance of the first half came on a ball from Morgan King to wide open Melina Faris, but the play ultimately ended in an offsides call before Faris could get a shot off. Junior goalie Kaya Lindberg kept PSU off the board with two big saves in the half, keeping things tied at 0-0 at half time.
UNC came back stronger in the second half and posed more challenges for the Vikings, however a physical second half consisting of a total of 15 free kicks also led to scoring chances for each team.
In the second half, Northern Colorado recorded 9 shots, but were unable to capitalize and equalize the game after a goal by the Vikings at the 78-minute mark, ending the match 1-0.
What They Said
Game Notes
- Six Bears recorded shots in the match in Makenna Wilson, Hailey Collier, Haley O'Nan, Melina Faris, Lauren Woodhull, and Kalen Niedling. Woodhull led the team with four shots, two of which were on goal.
- Lindberg recorded seven total saves on the night.
- Lucy Hart, Samantha Blanchard, Melina Faris, and Kaya Lindberg each played the full 90 minutes of regulation.
What's Ahead
Northern Colorado will now hit the road as they take on Sacramento State on Sunday at 2 p.m. MT. They will return to Jackson Stadium when they host Eastern Washington on September 30.
To stay up to date on all things UNC Soccer, visit UNCBears.com and follow the team on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Team Stats
PSU
UNC
Goals
1
0
Shots
14
13
Shots on Goal
8
3
Saves
3
7
Corners
10
3
Fouls
14
10
Scoring Plays
Olivia Stone (1)
Assisted By: Abi Hoffman , Sienna Higinbotham
GOAL by PSU Stone, Olivia Assist by Hoffman, Abi and Higinbotham, Sienna.
78:39
Game Leaders
Shots
4
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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/ Women's SoccerM/D
/ Women's Soccer
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/ Women's Soccer
M
/ Women's Soccer
GK
/ Women's Soccer
D
/ Women's SoccerM
/ Women's SoccerF
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