OGDEN, Utah – The Idaho women's soccer team (5-6-0) were edged, 1-0, by Northern Arizona (7-2-1) in the Big Sky Tournament Semifinal on Thursday afternoon. The Vandals dominated the second half, but a penalty kick goal in the 15th minute was the difference.

The Jacks started the game seeing more of the ball, getting off the first three shots. Jadyn Hanks had back-to-back chances in the 14th minute but was unable to finish. In the 15th minute, a handball was called in the box, and Madison Montgomery converted the penalty kick to give NAU a 1-0 lead. The remainder of the half was end-to-end, with both teams having good scoring chances. The Vandals entered the break down, 1-0.

The Vandals pushed hard in the second half for an equalizer. The best chance of the game came in the 54th minute when Taylor Brust slammed a free kick into the crossbar, missing a goal by inches. Idaho outshot NAU, 6-2, in the second half including a 3-0 edge in shots on goal. However, the team could not find a breakthrough and ultimately fell, 1-0, to end the 2021 spring season.

Idaho and NAU each took 10 shots in the game, with the Vandals forcing four saves, while the Jacks had three shots on goal. Nine Vandals tallied a shot in the match, with Jadyn Hanks leading the way with two. Avrie Fox (5-6-0) took the loss in goal for the Vandals. She made two saves in 90 minutes. Taryn Benham (7-2-1) earned the win for the Lumberjacks, making four saves in a scoreless 90 minutes.  

JEREMY CLEVENGER QUOTES
"I couldn't be more proud of this team. Not only today, but all year. They sacrificed for each other all season. They are a true team and made a huge impact on the direction of this program. Thank you to Myah Merino and Hadley Sbrega for all they have given to this program. They will be missed."

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