University of Northern Colorado Athletics

Bears Host No. 14/16 Michigan State Thursday
8/23/2023 9:49:00 AM | Women's Soccer
Northern Colorado (0-2-0) vs. Michigan State (2-0-0)
Jackson Stadium - Greeley, Colo.
Thursday, Aug. 24 | 7 p.m. MT
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SETTING THE SCENE
MUSTANG CAPTAINS
LAST TIME OUT
SCOUTING THE SPARTANS
Jackson Stadium - Greeley, Colo.
Thursday, Aug. 24 | 7 p.m. MT
ESPN+ | Live Stats
SMU Notes | MSU
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UNC Mobile App | Apple | Google Play
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SETTING THE SCENE
- Northern Colorado hosts Michigan State, the third-consecutive Power Five program for the Bears to open the season.
- Thursday's match is the first-ever on the pitch between the squads.
- The Spartans mark the first ranked opponent for Northern Colorado since taking on No. 24 Colorado in Boulder, Colo., Sept. 19, 2019.
- Northern Colorado hosts a ranked opponent for the first time in its Division I history.
MUSTANG CAPTAINS
- Head Coach Tim Barrera named Lucy Roberts and Kaya Lindberg captains prior to the start of the season.
- Roberts started 10 games and appeared in 43 through her first three seasons in the Bears' uniform.
- Lindberg posted 1500 minutes in goal over 17 starts in her career prior to the 2023 campaign.
LAST TIME OUT
- Northern Colorado dropped a 1-0 result, a successful Iowa State PK in the 50th minute.
- Lindberg stopped six of the seven shots on goal.
- Avery Gillahan picked up the win, improving to 2-0-0 on the year.
- Rachel Mortensen paced Northern Colorado with two shots, while seven others added one each.
- The Bears tallied nine shots, with one on target.
- Iowa State netted 12 shots, including seven on goal.
SCOUTING THE SPARTANS
- Michigan State opened the 2023 campaign with a pair of home wins.
	- The Spartans defeated Cincinnati 1-0 (Aug. 17) and Bowling Green 3-1 Aug. 20.
 
- Michigan State outshot the first two opponents 37-6, including 16-4 on net.
Players Mentioned
Head Coach Tim Barrera Press Conference vs Idaho State
Saturday, October 18
Tim Barrera Post Game Press Conference vs Kansas City
Monday, September 22
UNC Soccer vs Fordham Post Game Press Conference
Saturday, August 23
Blue and Gold Golf Tournament
Thursday, August 21














