March 4, 2008

LARAMIE, Wyo. - In spring action the University of Northern Colorado women's soccer team traveled to the Wyoming Indoor Tournament. The Bears defeated the University of Denver and Colorado School of Mines by scores of 1-0, with sophomore Sydney Vander Velde scoring the winning goal in against Mines. Against Wyoming, junior Teresa Prais scored from almost 50 yards out to lead the Bears to a 2-2 draw.

"It was the first time playing 11v11 this spring so the first game against a very good Denver team was tough," said head coach Tim Barrera, "Saturday was a good first day for us."

The Bears continue spring action on March 31 when they face Regis University.

Northern Colorado Women's Soccer Spring Schedule

March 31   7 p.m.     Regis University        Jackson Soccer

April 5       9 a.m.     Fort Lewis               Regis Spring Tournament   

           11:30 am     Colorado College       Regis Spring Tournament

               2 p.m.     Metro State             Regis Spring Tournament

April 13      1 p.m.    Air Force Academy    AFA

April 18      7 p.m.    Colorado                 Jackson

April 19      11 a.m.   Alumni                   Jackson

One of the highlights of the Alumni game on April 19 is Jim Kadlecek, a professor at Mount Union College.

"The spring is a great opportunity to give some younger players experience as we prepare for the fall season," continued Barrera.