Weber State’s women’s soccer team opened its 2025 exhibition schedule with a 6‑1 victory over Salt Lake Community College on August 7, 2025, showcasing a potent attack and a disciplined defensive setup.
A commanding start
The scoring was led by sophomore Lily Blum, who struck twice — first in the 27th minute and again in the 61st — while Oakley Anderson opened the scoring in the 13th minute, Cici Garcia added a goal in the 19th, and KJ Skinner contributed a strike in the 38th minute that helped the Wildcats build a 4‑0 lead at halftime. Simone Packer capped the offensive outburst with a converted penalty in the 54th minute.
Weber State outshot its opponent 10‑2, underscoring the pressure they applied, and the clean sheet was shared by sophomore goalkeeper Lauren Butorac, who made the lone save in the opening 31 minutes, and senior Maya Cordova, who finished the second half without conceding.
Head coach Kyle Christensen used the match to test split‑goalkeeping duties, giving junior Lily Loyet a half‑long stint that kept the shutout intact. The team’s next test will be its home opener against Boise State on August 16 at 6 p.m., a game that will be streamed on ESPN+ as part of a package that starts at $4.32 per week.
With a blend of veteran leadership and fresh talent, the Wildcats appear poised to carry this early momentum into the regular season, setting an ambitious tone for the campaign ahead.