Nevada Women’s soccer Falls to Air Force in Mountain West contest
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.- The Nevada Wolf Pack women’s soccer team demonstrated grit on the road Sunday, but ultimately succumbed to Air Force, 4-2, in a tightly contested match at Cadet Soccer Stadium. The loss moves Nevada’s record to [record not provided in source] as they continue Mountain West Conference play.
The result highlights the challenges of competing in the Mountain West, where every conference game carries meaningful weight in the pursuit of a postseason berth. The Pack’s next two road matches-against Utah State and Colorado State-will be crucial tests as they strive to improve their standing in the league table.
Air Force established an early lead with a goal in the first half. Nevada responded in the 34th minute when Olivia Koop scored, equalizing the match with a well-placed finish. However, the falcons regained the advantage just before halftime, entering the break with a 2-1 lead.
The second half saw Air Force extend their lead, but Nevada refused to concede. Freshman forward Naima Castro netted her fifth goal of the season in the 58th minute, narrowing the deficit to 3-2 and injecting renewed energy into the Pack’s attack. Despite their efforts, air Force secured the victory with a late goal, finalizing the score at 4-2.
Nevada will continue its road trip, traveling to Logan, Utah, to face Utah State on October 23 at 5:00 PM, followed by a contest against Colorado State in Fort Collins, Colorado.
