After the victory against Oregon State University, Weber State University traveled home to face California State University, Bakersfield, North Dakota State University and the University of Nebraska, Lincoln.
Weber State vs. Cal State
The Roadrunners started the game strong, with Daniela Osejo scoring in minute 12 to take the lead at Wildcat Soccer Field. They then maintained their 1–0 advantage into halftime. Weber had taken 10 shots in the first half but couldn’t find the net, yet the Wildcats stayed composed and carried their momentum into the second half.
Five minutes into the second half, Tenzi Knowles scored to tie the game up at one goal apiece. Five minutes later, Grace Kirby had the go-ahead goal to put the Wildcats in the lead and win the game. The Roadrunners lost their third game in a row.
Weber State vs. North Dakota
Kirby started where she left off against CSU Bakersfield, scoring in minute 24 to give Weber a 1–0 advantage. Four minutes later, Presley Ray joined in on the fun by scoring a goal herself. The Wildcats held the two-goal advantage for only two minutes, with Tyreese Zacher scoring for the Bison to cut their deficit in half. Weber was outshot in the first half, 8–5, yet held onto the lead.
The second half was different. Weber’s defense became a brick wall, allowing their opponents to one shot the entire half. Then in minute 87, Brynlee Meyerhoffer put the Bison to bed, putting the final score to 3–1 and another Wildcat victory. Kirby ended the match with a goal and an assist as Weber won a gritty game where there were 31 fouls called throughout.
Weber State vs. Nebraska
Weber then traveled to Lincoln, Nebraska, to face the Cornhuskers. Nebraska put pressure on the Wildcats throughout the game, having 19 shots to only four taken by the Wildcats. Weber fought throughout the game until Reagan Raabe scored in minute 87 to win the game for Nebraska.
The Wildcats now have a record of (3–2). Over the previous two seasons, Weber won a total of three games. The women’s soccer team will now head to Boise, Idaho, to face off against Boise State University on Sept. 4. Then, on Sept. 11, they will travel up to Logan to face off against the Aggies of Utah State University in an in-state showdown.
