Box Score The No. 13 Snow College women's soccer team played to a 0-0 draw Thursday against the College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls, Idaho, before earning a 9-1 win Saturday over Truckee Meadows Community College.
In Thursday's matchup, the Badgers finished with nine shots, including two on goal, while the Golden Eagles had 12 shots with three on target. Daisy Williams stopped all three shots she faced.
Snow College created a pair of chances on goal. In the 20th minute, Madi Thurgood's shot was stopped by the Lizards keeper, who also saved Thurgood's attempt in the 50th minute. In the 69th minute, Saige Meryhew's header went over the crossbar.
Saturday, the Badgers broke through with a 9-1 victory over TMCC. Carly Knudsen opened the scoring in the 19th minute off an assist from Kalle Jackson. Just two minutes later, Bailee Ballard added another goal in the 21st, assisted by Mirabel Shellabarger. Ballard struck again in the 27th minute, finishing a pass from Meryhew.
In the 38th minute, it was Meryhew's turn to score, finding the back of the net off an assist from Madi Thurgood. TMCC was reduced to 10 players in the 41st minute after receiving a red card.
The Badgers capitalized in the second half. Four minutes in, Brenna Arauzo scored with help from Ellie Cook. Hallie Hansen followed in the 54th minute, assisted by Arauzo. TMCC got on the board in the 74th minute, making it 6-1.
Snow College responded quickly. Anna Monson netted two goals, one in the 82nd minute from Caliyah Wagner and another in the 87th from Georgia King. Maci Nell capped the scoring with the ninth goal, assisted by Brindee Jones.
Snow College outshot the Lizards 28-2 and held an 8-2 advantage in corner kicks.
The Badgers now hold an overall record of 6-2-2 with a 4-1-2 mark in Scenic West Athletic Conference play.
Snow College will face USUE next Saturday in Price, Utah, at 1:00 p.m. The Eagles are coming off a 3-0 victory over TMCC and a 0-0 draw against CSI—matching the Badgers' result. USUE holds a 6-3-1 overall record, including a 4-2-1 mark in conference play. For video streaming and live stats information, visit snowbadgers.com.