ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥: ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ gets past Denver, 2-1, NCAA soccer
The ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ notched a pair of scores, one in each half, to take down the visiting Pioneers, September 4, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ defender Marissa Arnst (19) fights the grip of Denver forward Lilly Lund (9) chasing for the ball along the line in the first half of their game, September 4, 2025, Tucson, Ariz. The ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ rode goals on either side of half to get by the Pioneers 2-1.
ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ midfielder Sami Baytosh (14), third from right, gets mobbed after slotting home a penalty kick in the second hal against Denver, September 4, 2025, Tucson, Ariz. Baytosh’s score ended up the game winner in a 2-1 Wildcat victory.
Denver defender Annie Philbin (3) celebrates after as her header on a free kick leaves ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ goalkeeper Olivia Ramey (31) in a heap to cut the Wildcat lead to 2-1 very late in the second half of their game, September 4, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Denver midfielder Kera Nguyen (19) manages to split the pressure from ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ midfielder Lily Boydstun (9) and forward Aurora Gaines (10) in the second half of their game, September 4, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Denver midfielder Samantha Dreiling (21) gets off the clearance under double coverage from ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ defender Ella Hatteberg (15) and midfielder Trinity Dorsey (5) in the first half, September 4, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ forward/midfielder Ella Weathersby (74) steps in front of Denver forward Lilly Lund (9) to cut out the outlet pass in the first half, September 4, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
A Denver shot rings off the crossbar over ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ goalkeeper Olivia Ramey (31) in the first half of their game, September 4, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ midfielder Sami Baytosh (14) watches her kick glance off the arm of Denver midfielder Isabella Chidiac (10) in the second half of their game, September 4, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Denver defender Audrey Miller (25) flies in to take the ball before ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ midfielder Lily Boydstun (9) can get her foot on it in the second half of their game, September 4, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ goalkeeper Olivia Ramey (31) comes out to smother a shot by Denver forward Brooke Ahern (16) late in the second half of their game, September 4, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Denver midfielder Kera Nguyen (19) slides in to stop ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ midfielder Trinity Dorsey (5) from advancing up the outside channel in the second half of their game, September 4, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ forward Kyleigh Johnson (13) just edges out Denver defender Nora Zelazny (22) in the jump for a loose ball, September 4, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ midfielder Leilani Cortez-Ramirez (7) rises above Denver forward Brooke Ahern (16), left, and midfielder Isabella Chidiac (10) for the ball in the second half of their game, September 4, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ defender Marissa Arnst (19) strips Denver midfielder Samantha Dreiling (21) in the dying seconds of the second half of their game, September 4, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Denver goalkeeper Alina Santos (95) comes out to snare a Wildcat cross in the box over teammate defender Emma Thielbahr (20) and ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ midfielder Sami Baytosh (14) in the first half of their game, September 4, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ midfielder Sami Baytosh (14) attempts to cut back against a trio of Denver defenders in the Pioneer box during the second half of their game, September 4, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ midfielder Trinity Dorsey (5) gets clipped by Denver midfielder Samantha Dreiling (21) trying to weave between her and midfielder Alanna Raimondo (7) in the second half of their game, September 4, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ forward Jessica Bedolla (2) clashes with Denver midfielder Kit Mooney (15) in the jump for the ball in the second half of their game, September 4, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ midfielder Trinity Dorsey (5) gets dragged down Denver midfielder Alanna Raimondo (7) chasing the ball during the second half of their game, September 4, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ midfielder Trinity Dorsey (5) and Denver midfielder Samantha Dreiling (21) lock up in pursuit of a 50-50 ball, September 4, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ goalkeeper Olivia Ramey (31) snares a cross, warming up for the game against Denver, September 4, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ head coach Becca Moros watches the ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ get ready to take on Denver, September 4, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ head coach Becca Moros demonstrates a maneuver for one of her players as the ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ get ready to take on Denver, September 4, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ goalkeeper Olivia Ramey (31) trots onto the field under a ribbon of smoke to take on Denver, September 4, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ head coach Becca Moros gestures to midfield as she talks with one of the game officials prior to the ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ taking on Denver, September 4, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ head coach Becca Moros gets a low five from ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ defender Zoe Mendiola (4) as the ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ get ready to take on Denver, September 4, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ head coach Becca Moros flashes the Wildcat hands sign as the team enters Mulcahy Stadium to take on Denver,, September 4, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
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