University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Thursday, August 28
Greeley, Colo.
7 p.m. MT
University of Northern Colorado
1-2-2, 0-0-0
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vs
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Southern Utah
0-2-2, 0-0-0
1
2
F
Southern Utah
0
1
1
Northern Colo.
1
0
1
UNC Battles SUU to 1–1 Draw in Competitive Showdown
8/28/2025 9:41:00 PM | Women's Soccer
GREELEY, Colo. – Northern Colorado battled Southern Utah to a 1–1 draw on Thursday, August 28, in a non-conference showdown at Jackson Stadium. Both teams delivered strong performances in the closely contested match.
The Bears came out strong, dominating possession early. In the 12th minute, Lexi Tuite netted her third goal of the season, assisted by Brooke Holmberg and Ava Marshall to give UNC the lead. Southern Utah responded in the 53rd minute, converting a penalty kick to even the score.
Despite opportunities on both sides, the match remained tied through the second half. Strong defensive efforts and crucial saves from goalkeeper Maddie Smith helped the Bears preserve the draw.
After the game, head coach Tim Barrera emphasized the importance of fine-tuning the team's fundamentals. "We just have to be better at the smaller parts of the game—whether it's connecting a simple pass, getting on the end of a head ball, putting the ones away in front of goal, or capitalizing on set pieces," he said.
With the tie, Northern Colorado moves to 1-2-2 on the season. The Bears now look ahead to an in-state rivalry match up against Colorado State on September 4 at CSU Soccer Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.
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The Bears came out strong, dominating possession early. In the 12th minute, Lexi Tuite netted her third goal of the season, assisted by Brooke Holmberg and Ava Marshall to give UNC the lead. Southern Utah responded in the 53rd minute, converting a penalty kick to even the score.
Despite opportunities on both sides, the match remained tied through the second half. Strong defensive efforts and crucial saves from goalkeeper Maddie Smith helped the Bears preserve the draw.
After the game, head coach Tim Barrera emphasized the importance of fine-tuning the team's fundamentals. "We just have to be better at the smaller parts of the game—whether it's connecting a simple pass, getting on the end of a head ball, putting the ones away in front of goal, or capitalizing on set pieces," he said.
With the tie, Northern Colorado moves to 1-2-2 on the season. The Bears now look ahead to an in-state rivalry match up against Colorado State on September 4 at CSU Soccer Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.
FOLLOW THE BEARS
Fans can follow and stay up to date on all the Bear action online and on social media. Follow the Bears on X (formerly Twitter) (@UNC_BearsSoccer), Instagram (@UNC_BearsSoccer), and Facebook (/UNCBearsSoccer)
Team Stats
TBirds
Bears
Goals
1
1
Shots
12
16
Shots on Goal
5
5
Saves
3
4
Corners
4
7
Fouls
10
17
Scoring Plays
Lexi Tuite (3)
Assisted By: Brooke Holmberg , Ava Marshall
GOAL by Bears Tuite, Lexi Assist by Holmberg, Brooke and Marshall, Ava.
12:25
Aubrie Labno
TBirds Aubrie Labno PENALTY KICK GOAL.
53:33
Game Leaders
Players
fwd
Shots
4
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
def
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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