CALDWELL, Idaho — Northwest University women's soccer opened its final road trip of the regular season Friday with a 6-1 loss to the College of Idaho at Simplot Stadium.
Northwest enters Saturday's conference finale with an 8-4-1 overall record and a 7-3-1 mark in Cascade Collegiate Conference play. College of Idaho improved to 13-3-0 overall and 9-2-0 in the CCC.
An early goal gave the Yotes the advantage less than a minute into the match. College of Idaho doubled its lead in the 27th minute and carried the two-goal margin into halftime.
The Eagles found more opportunities going forward after the break, producing eight shots in the second half after one in the opening period. However, goals from Allison Moultray and Morgan Nicoletti extended the Yotes' lead to 4-0.
Madeline Johnson broke through for Northwest at the 72:30 mark, scoring her first goal of the season on an unassisted finish. College of Idaho responded with a pair of goals from Taylor Maehr to secure the result.
Laura Rice accounted for three of Northwest's nine shots, putting two on frame. Johnson finished with two attempts, while Neveah Howerton, Jersey Walker, and Hailey Deese each registered a shot on goal.
Ali Tiechner made nine saves, and Addison Carter added three as the Eagles faced 18 shots on target. Northwest and College of Idaho finished even in corner kicks with four apiece.
"We're disappointed with the result, but I'm proud of the heart our team showed while working through challenges outside our control," said head coach April VanAssche. "We know we're capable of more. Our focus now is on how we respond, preparing for the next game and turning that effort into a stronger performance."
Northwest will wrap up conference regular-season play Saturday, Oct. 31, against Eastern Oregon in La Grande, Ore. The match is set for 5 p.m.
Visit NUEagles.com for upcoming information on the Cascade Collegiate Conference Women's Soccer Tournament, including postseason matchups and schedules.
