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Northern Colorado (0-10-4, 0-1-3) at Northern Arizona (7-3-3, 2-1-1) Lumberjack Stadium – Flagstaff, Ariz. Sunday, Oct. 08 | 1 p.m. ESPN+ | Live Stats Facebook | Twitter | Instagram UNC Mobile App | Apple | Google Play
SETTING THE SCENE
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The Bears travel to Flagstaff for the 22nd meeting with the defending conference champion Northern Arizona Lumberjacks.
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UNC posts a 0-2-3 record in their last five matches, including three straight draws against conference opponents.
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The last time these two teams met on the pitch, the Bears fell to NAU 0-1 in Greeley.
LAST TIME OUT
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A battle between Northern Colorado and Weber State ended in a 0-0 draw at Jackson Stadium Sunday, October 1st.
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Brooke Holmberg and Sydney Engelkins tallied one shot on goal each for the Bears.
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Maddie Smith recorded her first solo shutout of her career.
SERIES HISTORY
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UNC holds a 10-10-1 all time record against the Lumberjacks, including 3-7 on the road.
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The Bears have a 2-3 mark over the last five matches in Flagstaff.
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The Bears last win as the visitor occurred Sept. 26, 2021, a 2-0 result.
ON THIS DATE
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On Oct. 8, UNC owns a 4-4-1 record in program history.
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The Bears fell to Eastern Washington 0-2 in 2017, the last time they played on Oct. 8th.
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UNC is 1-2-0 in their last three contests on this date.
SCOUTING NORTHERN ARIZONA
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Northern Arizona enters the weekend 3-1-1 over the last five contests.
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The Lumberjacks post a 2-1-1 in conference play, defeating both Weber State and Idaho State last weekend.
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Sac State handed NAU its lone conference defeat on Sept. 22nd.
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Allison Veloz leads the team with five goals and 28 recorded shots, including 11 shots on goal.
YOUTH SERVED
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Freshmen and sophomore's account for five of the Bears' six goals, 83% of the team's offense.
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Rookies Lexi Tuite and Mia Norman combine for three goals, with Tuite's two goals pace the team.
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Sophomores Riley Kaali-Nagy and Alex Michael registered one marker each, while senior Morgan King netted one goal.
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Allison Veloz leads the team with five goals and 28 recorded shots, including 11 shots on goal.
