University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Sunday, October 25
Greeley, Colo.
12 p.m. MT
University of Northern Colorado
vs
Montana
Photo by: Kassidy Schwartz, UNC Athletics
10/24/2026 9:00:00 AM | Women's Soccer
GREELEY, Colo. – Northern Colorado closes out its home weekend Sunday, hosting Montana at 12 p.m. MT at Jackson Stadium.
The Bears enter at 6-5-4 overall and 3-0-2 in Big Sky play after Thursday's 2-1 win over Portland State, which extended their unbeaten run to five conference matches. Montana is 3-9-1 overall and 1-3-1 in conference.
Last Time Out
Northern Colorado came from behind to beat the Vikings. Portland State scored in the 12th minute to take an early lead, but Ava Marshall answered from distance before halftime, and Nora Dougherty scored the winner after the break, the first goal of her career, with center backs Mia Norman and Paige Hill combining on the assist.
Scouting Montana
The Grizzlies have found goals hard to come by this season, scoring seven in 13 matches for an average of 0.54 per game. They have been outshot 231-121 and have generated just 46 corner kicks to their opponents' 83.
Elli Lewis and Megan Wilson-Sofield lead the team with two goals apiece. Grace Morton has taken a team-high 29 shots and added an assist, while Liv Thorne-Thomsen and Caylee Dowler have one goal each.
Montana has scored most of its goals in the first half, with five of its seven coming before the break, and has been shut out eight times this season.
Goalkeeper Avery Heeb has played nearly every minute, posting a 1.95 goals-against average with 59 saves and two shutouts.
Melsted and the Defense
Thordis Melsted has started all 15 matches in goal and holds a 1.35 goals-against average with 80 saves and a .800 save percentage. She ranks second in the Big Sky in saves per game at 5.43 and third in save percentage. The Bears have posted five shutouts, four of them in the last seven matches.
Up Next
Northern Colorado hits the road next week, playing at Weber State on Thursday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. MT and at Idaho State on Sunday, Nov. 1 at 1 p.m. MT.
Center Circle Club:
The Center Circle Club plays an important role in the success of UNC Women's Soccer, providing resources and opportunities that enhance the student-athlete experience and help the Bears compete at the highest level. Your support helps provide the experiences and resources needed for UNC Soccer to thrive on and off the field.
FOLLOW THE BEARS:
For complete coverage of UNC Athletics, check out the official homepage at uncbears.com. Follow the women's soccer team on X, Instagram and Facebook.
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The Bears enter at 6-5-4 overall and 3-0-2 in Big Sky play after Thursday's 2-1 win over Portland State, which extended their unbeaten run to five conference matches. Montana is 3-9-1 overall and 1-3-1 in conference.
Last Time Out
Northern Colorado came from behind to beat the Vikings. Portland State scored in the 12th minute to take an early lead, but Ava Marshall answered from distance before halftime, and Nora Dougherty scored the winner after the break, the first goal of her career, with center backs Mia Norman and Paige Hill combining on the assist.
Scouting Montana
The Grizzlies have found goals hard to come by this season, scoring seven in 13 matches for an average of 0.54 per game. They have been outshot 231-121 and have generated just 46 corner kicks to their opponents' 83.
Elli Lewis and Megan Wilson-Sofield lead the team with two goals apiece. Grace Morton has taken a team-high 29 shots and added an assist, while Liv Thorne-Thomsen and Caylee Dowler have one goal each.
Montana has scored most of its goals in the first half, with five of its seven coming before the break, and has been shut out eight times this season.
Goalkeeper Avery Heeb has played nearly every minute, posting a 1.95 goals-against average with 59 saves and two shutouts.
Melsted and the Defense
Thordis Melsted has started all 15 matches in goal and holds a 1.35 goals-against average with 80 saves and a .800 save percentage. She ranks second in the Big Sky in saves per game at 5.43 and third in save percentage. The Bears have posted five shutouts, four of them in the last seven matches.
Up Next
Northern Colorado hits the road next week, playing at Weber State on Thursday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. MT and at Idaho State on Sunday, Nov. 1 at 1 p.m. MT.
Center Circle Club:
The Center Circle Club plays an important role in the success of UNC Women's Soccer, providing resources and opportunities that enhance the student-athlete experience and help the Bears compete at the highest level. Your support helps provide the experiences and resources needed for UNC Soccer to thrive on and off the field.
FOLLOW THE BEARS:
For complete coverage of UNC Athletics, check out the official homepage at uncbears.com. Follow the women's soccer team on X, Instagram and Facebook.
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