NAMPA, Idaho – Northwest Nazarene women's soccer closed out the 2026 season on Saturday afternoon, falling 1-0 to Simon Fraser at the NNU Soccer Field. Prior to the match, NNU honored Alex Barrass, Mylee Carver Moulton, Alexis Cromwell, Abbey Blancett, Mackenzie Brown and Elliana Kimball for their contributions to the NNU women's soccer program.
The Nighthawks battled the Red Leafs throughout the full 90 minutes, with the lone goal of the contest coming early in the second half.
NNU came out on the attack, recording four shots in the opening 25 minutes. Lucy Bergford put the Nighthawks' first shot on goal in the eighth minute, but Simon Fraser goalkeeper Sofia Piperni made the save.
The Nighthawks and Red Leafs remained scoreless through the remainder of the opening half. Alex Barrass made four saves in the first 45 minutes to keep SFU off the board as the teams went into halftime tied at 0-0.
Simon Fraser broke through in the 55th minute. Kiera Scott found the back of the net at the 54:12 mark off an assist from Dariella Lopez to give the Red Leafs a 1-0 advantage.
NNU continued to search for the equalizer over the final 35 minutes. Abbey Blancett, Bergford and Keira Dwinell each recorded attempts shortly after the goal as the Nighthawks looked to respond.
Barrass kept the deficit at one with two more saves in the second half, including a stop in the 83rd minute.
The Nighthawks made one final push in the closing minutes. Katherine Oviedo recorded an attempt in the 86th minute before Mylee Carver Moulton took NNU's final shot with 50 seconds remaining. NNU earned a corner kick moments later but could not find the tying goal before the final whistle.
Northwest Nazarene finished with 10 shots, including five in each half, while Simon Fraser recorded 15. Barrass made six saves in the full 90 minutes.
The Nighthawks conclude the 2026 campaign with a 4-11-3 overall record and a 4-8-2 mark in GNAC play.
By the numbers:
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NNU recorded 10 shots, with five coming in each half
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Alex Barrass made six saves in goal
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Lucy Bergford recorded NNU's lone shot on goal
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Mylee Carver Moulton led the Nighthawks with three shots
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NNU earned three corner kicks
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The Nighthawks held Simon Fraser scoreless through the opening 54 minutes
