The UTM Skyhawk women’s soccer team fell 1-0 to Big Sky Conference member Northern Arizona as they opened play at the NAU La Quinta Inn and Suites High Altitude Tournament..

The loss drops the Skyhawks’ record to 2-4-1 on the season, while NAU moves to 3-4-0.

The lone goal came unassisted off the foot of NAU forward Cee Cee Odorfer midway through the second half when she was able to move through the Skyhawk defense.

The Skyhawks were able to hold the NAU offense at bay during the first half, limiting them to only seven shots. Freshman goalkeeper Cara Sullivan tallied four first half saves which prevented NAU from gaining early momentum.

As play began in the second half, NAU was able to wear down the Skyhawk defense and penetrate deep into Skyhawk territory at will out shooting them 25-5 in the second half.

Sullivan stopped seven more Lumberjack shots to record 11 for the match. The 11-save performance sets a new career benchmark in Sullivan’s young career.

The Skyhawks will return to action in the NAU La Quinta Inn and Suites High Altitude Tournament Sunday at noon when they face off with Long Beach State of the Big West Conference.

The 49ers come into the match off a comfortable 6-1 victory over Texas State University and currently ranked No. 23 in Soccer Buzz Magazine’s National Poll. This will be the first-ever meeting between UTM and Long Beach State.