University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Thursday, October 29
Ogden, UT
7 p.m. MT
University of Northern Colorado
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Weber State
Photo by: Kassidy Schwartz, UNC Athletics
10/28/2026 9:00:00 AM | Women's Soccer
GREELEY, Colo. – Northern Colorado hits the road for the first of two matches in Utah this week, facing Weber State on Thursday at 7 p.m. MT in Ogden, with first place in the Big Sky on the line.
The Bears enter at 7-5-4 overall and 4-0-2 in Big Sky play with 14 points, tied for first. Weber State is 8-6-2 and 4-1-1 in conference with 13 points, a game back. Only the top six teams qualify for the conference tournament, and with three matches remaining the Bears are playing for seeding as much as a berth.
Last Time Out
Northern Colorado shut out Montana 3-0 on Sunday at Jackson Stadium. Ava Marshall scored in the 28th minute off a Francesca Jordan assist, Maddie Mori added one in the 44th off a Nora Dougherty pass, and an own goal in the 69th closed out the scoring. Thordis Melsted made two saves for her sixth shutout of the season.
The win extended the Bears' unbeaten run in conference play to six matches, the longest conference start without a loss in the program's Division I era. Marshall was named Big Sky Offensive Player of the Week on Monday, her second weekly honor this season and the fourth for a Northern Colorado player this year, the most in a single season since the program moved to Division I.
Scouting Weber State
The Wildcats have the most dangerous scorer in the conference in Lily Blum, who has 10 goals and two assists for 22 points on 39 shots. Oakley Anderson and Simone Packer have three goals apiece, and Sayler Schlosser has two goals and two assists in only eight appearances.
Weber State averages 1.63 goals per game and has taken 204 shots on the season, outshooting opponents 204-190. Goalkeeper Lauren Butorac has played all but 72 minutes, posting a 1.51 goals-against average with 66 saves and three shutouts.
Head coach Tim Barrera said the matchup will be a real test.
Melsted and the Defense
Thordis Melsted has started all 16 matches in goal and holds a 1.26 goals-against average with 82 saves and a .804 save percentage, ranking second in the Big Sky in saves per game. She has posted six shutouts, and the Bears have held opponents to one goal or fewer in ten of their 16 matches.
Up Next
Northern Colorado stays in Utah to face Idaho State on Sunday, Nov. 1 at 1 p.m. MT, then closes the regular season at home against Northern Arizona on Thursday, Nov. 5 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 7-5-4 overall and 4-0-2 in Big Sky play with 14 points, tied for first. Weber State is 8-6-2 and 4-1-1 in conference with 13 points, a game back. Only the top six teams qualify for the conference tournament, and with three matches remaining the Bears are playing for seeding as much as a berth.
Last Time Out
Northern Colorado shut out Montana 3-0 on Sunday at Jackson Stadium. Ava Marshall scored in the 28th minute off a Francesca Jordan assist, Maddie Mori added one in the 44th off a Nora Dougherty pass, and an own goal in the 69th closed out the scoring. Thordis Melsted made two saves for her sixth shutout of the season.
The win extended the Bears' unbeaten run in conference play to six matches, the longest conference start without a loss in the program's Division I era. Marshall was named Big Sky Offensive Player of the Week on Monday, her second weekly honor this season and the fourth for a Northern Colorado player this year, the most in a single season since the program moved to Division I.
Scouting Weber State
The Wildcats have the most dangerous scorer in the conference in Lily Blum, who has 10 goals and two assists for 22 points on 39 shots. Oakley Anderson and Simone Packer have three goals apiece, and Sayler Schlosser has two goals and two assists in only eight appearances.
Weber State averages 1.63 goals per game and has taken 204 shots on the season, outshooting opponents 204-190. Goalkeeper Lauren Butorac has played all but 72 minutes, posting a 1.51 goals-against average with 66 saves and three shutouts.
Head coach Tim Barrera said the matchup will be a real test.
Melsted and the Defense
Thordis Melsted has started all 16 matches in goal and holds a 1.26 goals-against average with 82 saves and a .804 save percentage, ranking second in the Big Sky in saves per game. She has posted six shutouts, and the Bears have held opponents to one goal or fewer in ten of their 16 matches.
Up Next
Northern Colorado stays in Utah to face Idaho State on Sunday, Nov. 1 at 1 p.m. MT, then closes the regular season at home against Northern Arizona on Thursday, Nov. 5 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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