OPENING KICKOFF: The Snow College women's soccer team visits Colorado Northwestern Community College Thursday at 1:00 p.m. in Rangely, Colorado, before facing No. 5 Salt Lake Community College Saturday at 11:00 a.m. in Taylorsville, Utah.
The Badgers, ranked No. 15 in the NJCAA Division I women's soccer poll, are 6-2-3 overall and 4-2-3 in Scenic West Athletic Conference play. They are coming off a 1-1 draw against Utah State University Eastern last weekend, with Madi Thurgood netting the equalizer in the 74th minute.
KNOW YOUR FOE: The Spartans enter Thursday's match with momentum after a 1-0 upset over SLCC, handing the Bruins their first loss of the season. CNCC scored on a penalty kick in the 55th minute and kept SLCC off the board to secure the win. The Spartans, who previously fell 3-0 to North Idaho College and defeated Pacific Northwest Christian College 12-0, are 6-5-0 overall and 4-4-0 in SWAC play.
Snow College beat CNCC 4-0 in their previous conference meeting, generating 35 shots with 18 on goal. Saige Meryhew and Adelle Grimley each scored, while Hallie Hansen added two goals. The Badgers have won 18 straight against the Spartans.
The Badgers face SLCC Saturday. Snow College dropped a 4-1 result to the Bruins in their first meeting this season. The Badgers are 11-13-6 all-time against SLCC, last defeating the Bruins 1-0 in Oct. 2024. In that match, the Badgers outshot SLCC 23-10 with 12 on goal.
The Bruins are 8-1-2 overall and 6-1-1 in conference play, with their first loss of the season coming last week against CNCC. They play USUE Thursday before meeting the Badgers.
This season, the Badgers have scored 25 goals, while the Bruins have 35 and the Spartans 42.
LAST TIME OUT: The No. 14 Snow College women's soccer team played to a 1-1 draw Friday against Utah State University Eastern in Price, Utah, marking their third draw in Scenic West Athletic Conference play.
In the matchup, the Badgers finished with four shots, including one on goal, while the Eagles recorded eight shots with four on target. The first half remained scoreless until USUE found the net just before halftime in the 45th minute.
In the second half, the pace picked up. In the 54th minute, Saige Meryhew had a promising opportunity on goal, but her shot hit the post.
In the 74th minute, the Badgers goal came off a counterattack following an Eagles corner kick. The Badgers quickly gained possession and converted it into a goal as Madi Thurgood found the back of the net. Almost immediately after scoring, Daisy Williams was put to the test and made a crucial save. Williams finished the match with three saves overall.
The final score was 1-1. The Badgers now hold an overall record of 6-2-3, with a 4-1-3 mark in SWAC play.
UP NEXT: The Badgers return home to host PNWCC next Thursday at 1:00 p.m., followed by NIC Saturday at 11:00 a.m. Both matches will be played at the Snow College Soccer Complex in Ephraim. The Gladiators are 0-11-0, while the Cardinals hold a 5-4-2 record. For video streaming and live stats information, visit snowbadgers.com.
The Badgers return home to host PNWCC next Thursday at 1:00 p.m., followed by NIC Saturday at 11:00 a.m. Both matches will be played at the Snow College Soccer Complex in Ephraim. The Gladiators are 0-11-0, while the Cardinals hold a 5-4-2 record. For video streaming and live stats information, visit snowbadgers.com.
