The Lobos opened their season with a convincing 2-0 win over Northern Arizona University’s Lumberjacks, a performance that underscored the impact of first‑year head coach Karley Nelson.
A Delayed Start
A nearly two‑hour lightning delay threatened to halt the contest, but the team stayed focused, maintaining intensity despite the interruption.
Nicole Anderson opened the scoring in the 19th minute, her shot set up by midfielder Sherry Diep, and Pressly Devey doubled the lead just a minute later, assisted by Alyssa Whelchel.
Defensive Mastery
The Lobos preserved a clean sheet thanks to goalkeeper Alyson Campbell, who made five crucial saves and coordinated a back line that emphasized directional possession and delayed play.
After the break, the team generated five shots in the second half, outpacing their first‑half efforts and demonstrating improved attacking rhythm.
Looking Ahead
Coach Nelson expressed excitement for the upcoming match against Gonzaga University Bulldogs on Sunday, Aug. 23, describing the opponent as "a really good team" and emphasizing the squad’s readiness to build on the opening‑day performance.
The article reporting these developments was written by Marley Herndon for The Daily Lobo.