University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Sunday, November 1
Pocatello, ID
1 p.m. MDT
University of Northern Colorado
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Idaho State
Photo By: Nathan Michael, Weber State
10/31/2026 9:00:00 AM | Women's Soccer
GREELEY, Colo. – Northern Colorado wraps up its conference road schedule Sunday at Idaho State, needing a result in Pocatello to stay in position for the Big Sky tournament. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. MT.
The Bears are 7-6-4 overall and 4-1-2 in conference play with 14 points, sitting third in the league. Idaho State is 4-7-5 and 2-2-3 in conference.
Last Time Out
Northern Colorado fell 2-1 at Weber State on Thursday, its first conference loss of the season. Sunnie Yarnell scored in the 21st minute to give the Bears the lead, but the Wildcats answered before halftime through Lily Blum and took the lead for good in the 49th minute. Thordis Melsted made eight saves as Weber State outshot the Bears 15-4.
Head coach Tim Barrera said the response starts with moving forward.
"This time of year you've got to have a short memory and you've got to move on," Barrera said. "Things aren't over yet, so still plenty to play for."
Scouting Idaho State
The Bengals have been difficult to read. They are unbeaten at home in conference play at 0-1-2, but they have played better on the road, going 2-1-1 away from Pocatello. Their two conference wins came at Montana and at Portland State, and they drew 2-2 with Northern Arizona on Thursday.
Idaho State generates volume but has struggled to convert. The Bengals average 13.7 shots per game, the second-highest figure in the conference, but have scored 15 goals on 219 attempts, a conversion rate of 6.8 percent. They have been outscored 33-15 on the season and have allowed more goals than any team in the Big Sky.
Saydree Cooke leads the attack with three goals and four assists, and Samantha Fenske has two goals and two assists on a team-high 34 shots. Syleena Hogan and Lacie Poll each have two goals, and Stephanie Roper has taken 25 shots without finding the net more than once.
The Bengals have also been the most penalized team the Bears have faced, drawing 13 yellow cards this season.
Goalkeeper Aliya Garrett has played the majority of the minutes, posting a 1.75 goals-against average with 56 saves and six shutouts.
Up Next
Northern Colorado closes the regular season at home against Northern Arizona on Thursday, Nov. 5 at 1 p.m. MT.
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 are 7-6-4 overall and 4-1-2 in conference play with 14 points, sitting third in the league. Idaho State is 4-7-5 and 2-2-3 in conference.
Last Time Out
Northern Colorado fell 2-1 at Weber State on Thursday, its first conference loss of the season. Sunnie Yarnell scored in the 21st minute to give the Bears the lead, but the Wildcats answered before halftime through Lily Blum and took the lead for good in the 49th minute. Thordis Melsted made eight saves as Weber State outshot the Bears 15-4.
Head coach Tim Barrera said the response starts with moving forward.
"This time of year you've got to have a short memory and you've got to move on," Barrera said. "Things aren't over yet, so still plenty to play for."
Scouting Idaho State
The Bengals have been difficult to read. They are unbeaten at home in conference play at 0-1-2, but they have played better on the road, going 2-1-1 away from Pocatello. Their two conference wins came at Montana and at Portland State, and they drew 2-2 with Northern Arizona on Thursday.
Idaho State generates volume but has struggled to convert. The Bengals average 13.7 shots per game, the second-highest figure in the conference, but have scored 15 goals on 219 attempts, a conversion rate of 6.8 percent. They have been outscored 33-15 on the season and have allowed more goals than any team in the Big Sky.
Saydree Cooke leads the attack with three goals and four assists, and Samantha Fenske has two goals and two assists on a team-high 34 shots. Syleena Hogan and Lacie Poll each have two goals, and Stephanie Roper has taken 25 shots without finding the net more than once.
The Bengals have also been the most penalized team the Bears have faced, drawing 13 yellow cards this season.
Goalkeeper Aliya Garrett has played the majority of the minutes, posting a 1.75 goals-against average with 56 saves and six shutouts.
Up Next
Northern Colorado closes the regular season at home against Northern Arizona on Thursday, Nov. 5 at 1 p.m. MT.
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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