Weber State University’s women’s soccer team recently took on the No. 18-ranked University of Colorado, falling 2–0 on Sept. 8 after taking a 1–1 draw against Pacific University on Sept. 5. Their season record is now 0–5–3.
The game against Pacific University started well for the Wildcats, who ended the first half up 1–0 with 10 shots. The defense, led by Samantha Kearns, kept the Tigers with only one shot on frame for the first 45 minutes.
Junior forward Ali Swensen scored the first goal of the game for the Wildcats. It was an unassisted goal at the three-minute mark of the first half. This was Swensen’s fourth goal of the season in seven games played.
Pacific University was aggressive in the second half during its comeback attempt, recording a total of seven fouls. In minute 67 of the game, Pacific University forward Sierah McCallum scored on a rebound after a shot by midfielder Laila Saravia was blocked by Weber State goalkeeper Hadley Harris.
The Wildcats pushed back and had many opportunities late in the game to score with shots by Swensen, Alaina Wildenradt and Amanda Caswell. These attempts were all saved by Tigers goalie Sierra Schwarz.
Over the last five meetings between the two teams, the Wildcats have only one win over the Pacific Tigers. The ‘Cats ended the game with a draw against the Tigers in a close contest that could have gone either way, and they are still looking for their first victory of the season.
The Wildcats then traveled to Boulder, Colorado, and suffered a 2–0 loss to the University of Colorado on Sept. 8, bringing their season record to 0–5–3.
In a defensive first half, Weber State managed to keep the Buffaloes off the scoreboard. However, Colorado broke through with two goals in the second half. Goalkeeper Hadley Harris made a standout performance for the Wildcats, making her season-best 10 saves.
Weber State attempted 13 shots in the game, with four on target. Sayler Schlosser led the attack with four shots with one on goal, while Swensen took three shots, two of which were on target. Ella Sanders also contributed with a shot on goal.
The Buffaloes racked up a total of 25 shots with 12 on target. Colorado’s goal scorers were Ava Priest and Hope Leyba.
Weber State is still looking for its first win of the season and now looks ahead to another away game against North Dakota State University on Sept. 12 at 5 p.m.. The Wildcats will return home for a rivalry game against Utah State University on Sept. 15 at 4 p.m.
