The #2 Weber State Wildcats defeated #6 Northern Arizona 2-1. The game was marked by Weber State's dominant possession and shot attempts, with 17 shots to Northern Arizona's 6. Micala Boex opened the scoring in the 8th minute, assisted by Avery Ott, giving Weber State an early lead. Northern Arizona struggled to create scoring opportunities, managing only one shot on goal, while Weber State had seven.
In the first half, Weber State controlled the pace, with Ott and Boex leading the charge. Northern Arizona's defense held firm, but Boex's strike proved to be the difference. Weber State's attacking duo of Ott and Boex worked well together, creating several scoring chances. Northern Arizona's goalkeeper made several key saves to keep her team in the game.
Presley Ray doubled Weber State's lead in the 56th minute. Northern Arizona responded with a goal in the [MINUTE] minute, but Brynlee Meyerhoffer restored Weber State's two-goal advantage in the 69th minute, assisted by Grace Kirby. Two yellow cards limited Northern Arizona's ability to mount a sustained attack.
Weber State's 17 shot attempts reflected their dominance, and their seven shots on goal kept Northern Arizona's defense under pressure. The Wildcats' victory marked their third consecutive win, improving their record to 12-6-1. Weber State's win demonstrated their strong team defense, which limited Northern Arizona to just six shot attempts. Northern Arizona dropped to 6-6-7.
The win moves Weber State up to 5-2-1 in conference play, while Northern Arizona falls to 2-3-3. Weber State will look to continue their winning streak against their next opponent, while Northern Arizona will aim to bounce back from their loss. Samantha Erbach and Grace Kirby played crucial roles in Weber State's victory. Brooklynn Bennett and Kaelyn Johnson worked to create scoring chances for Northern Arizona, while Presley Ray and Jordin Schell were also notable contributors.