MEDFORD, Ore. — Ali Tiechner made eight saves as Northwest University women's soccer fell 1–0 to Eastern Oregon in the Cascade Collegiate Conference Championship quarterfinals Saturday, bringing the Eagles' 2026 season to a close.
Neveah Howerton put Northwest's first shot on target in the 11th minute, forcing a save from Eastern Oregon goalkeeper Elysa Morse. Tiechner made four saves before halftime, including three in the final eight minutes of the first half, to keep the match scoreless at the break.
Eastern Oregon broke through just over five minutes into the second half when Kardyn Martinez scored off assists from Erin Kelley and Kenzie Snell. The Eagles threatened to equalize in the 63rd minute. After a Lily McMullen corner kick, Jersey Walker had a shot blocked before McMullen put an attempt on frame that Morse saved.
Tiechner added four saves in the second half, and Northwest finished with four shots and four corner kicks. The Eagles closed the season at 8–6–1 overall.
Northwest Athletics thanks Head Coach April VanAssche, her staff, and the student-athletes for their commitment to the program and to one another throughout the season. We thank God for the opportunity to compete together and for the way this team represented Northwest on and off the field.
