Thursday, September 4
Luger Field | Spokane, WA
8 pm MT
Air Force Academy
at
Gonzaga University
Falcons Fly West to Face Gonzaga
9/3/2025 10:00:00 AM | Women's Soccer
SPOKANE, Wash., - The Falcons are rested and coming off a bye week to face Gonzaga at Luger Field on Thursday September 4, at 7 p.m. PT/8 p.m. MT.
Media:
Watch: ESPN+
Live Stats: StatBroadcast
Tickets
All-Time Versus the Bulldogs:
Air Force has played four total games against Gonzaga and sits at an all-time record of 1-2-1, extending back to the first matchup between the two programs in 2002, the only win for the Falcons, 2-1. The most recent meeting between the programs was a 0-0 draw at Cadet Soccer Stadium on September 16, 2018.
Last Time Out:
Before their bye week, the Falcons played a tough match at Big 10 opponent, Rutgers, and managed a 0-0 draw on Sunday August 24.
The Falcons combined for 11 shots, five on goal, and six clutch saves from Trishelle Lopez.
Possession was back and forth throughout the first half and the Falcons managed four shots with one on goal from Lauren Steinlage at the 8' mark. Air Force took nine free kicks but were unable to capitalize on the opportunities. In the first 45 minutes, Lopez matched her freshman campaign high with four saves to keep the Scarlet Knights at bay.
The second half saw Reagan Wilson, Zahra Friess, Kendall Rippley, and Maddy Walsh bring the force, as each Falcon recorded one shot on goal, however they could not push the ball past the Rutgers keeper. In goal, Lopez added two more saves to take her career-high to six saves in a single match and with the help of her defense, was able to shutout the Scarlet Knights.
Driving the Attack:
The Falcons have posted a goal in three games so far this season, from Peyton Ferrell, Eleanor Musgrove, and Caeli Sherman and have found 28 opportunities for shots on goal. On goal, Kendall Rippley leads with five shots, while Lauren Steinlage has managed four, followed by Sherman and Annika Jost with three apiece.
Holding the Line:
Defensively, Jordan Dillingham has totaled a team-high 317 minutes playing an aggressive backline along with the pair of team captains, Samantha Sharp and Raine Komata.
Between the Posts:
Freshman, Trishelle Lopez, has claimed the starting spot for three Falcon games this season to total 270 minutes of play. The Cape Coral, Fla., native has managed 12 saves for a .750 save percentage. She posted a season-best performance against Rutgers, collecting her first collegiate shutout, a career-high six saves, and USAFA's Cadet Athlete of the Week honors. She is currently tied for seventh in the Mountain West with four saves per game.
How Air Force Stacks Up:
The Falcons' 64 shots line up at third in the Mountain West, tied with Fresno State, and 66th in the national Division I rankings. Air Force's trio of goals and 0.75 goals per game sit at ninth in league play.
A Look at Gonzaga:
The Bulldogs hold a record of 2-2-0, defeating Simon Fraser and UIC. They are coming off a 1-0 loss against Washington, played on Sunday August 31. Katelyn Rigg is responsible for a team-high five points, off a pair of goals and one assist. Overall, the Scarlet Knights have recorded six goals, averaging 1.5 per game, with 23 shots on goal out of 55 attempts. On the defensive side, goalkeeper Michaela McCollum has allowed four goals with 12 saves.
Up Next:
Air Force will stay in the Evergreen State through Sunday September 7, when they will play Eastern Washington at 12 p.m. PT/1 p.m. MT.
Media:
Watch: ESPN+
Live Stats: StatBroadcast
Tickets
All-Time Versus the Bulldogs:
Air Force has played four total games against Gonzaga and sits at an all-time record of 1-2-1, extending back to the first matchup between the two programs in 2002, the only win for the Falcons, 2-1. The most recent meeting between the programs was a 0-0 draw at Cadet Soccer Stadium on September 16, 2018.
Last Time Out:
Before their bye week, the Falcons played a tough match at Big 10 opponent, Rutgers, and managed a 0-0 draw on Sunday August 24.
The Falcons combined for 11 shots, five on goal, and six clutch saves from Trishelle Lopez.
Possession was back and forth throughout the first half and the Falcons managed four shots with one on goal from Lauren Steinlage at the 8' mark. Air Force took nine free kicks but were unable to capitalize on the opportunities. In the first 45 minutes, Lopez matched her freshman campaign high with four saves to keep the Scarlet Knights at bay.
The second half saw Reagan Wilson, Zahra Friess, Kendall Rippley, and Maddy Walsh bring the force, as each Falcon recorded one shot on goal, however they could not push the ball past the Rutgers keeper. In goal, Lopez added two more saves to take her career-high to six saves in a single match and with the help of her defense, was able to shutout the Scarlet Knights.
Driving the Attack:
The Falcons have posted a goal in three games so far this season, from Peyton Ferrell, Eleanor Musgrove, and Caeli Sherman and have found 28 opportunities for shots on goal. On goal, Kendall Rippley leads with five shots, while Lauren Steinlage has managed four, followed by Sherman and Annika Jost with three apiece.
Holding the Line:
Defensively, Jordan Dillingham has totaled a team-high 317 minutes playing an aggressive backline along with the pair of team captains, Samantha Sharp and Raine Komata.
Between the Posts:
Freshman, Trishelle Lopez, has claimed the starting spot for three Falcon games this season to total 270 minutes of play. The Cape Coral, Fla., native has managed 12 saves for a .750 save percentage. She posted a season-best performance against Rutgers, collecting her first collegiate shutout, a career-high six saves, and USAFA's Cadet Athlete of the Week honors. She is currently tied for seventh in the Mountain West with four saves per game.
How Air Force Stacks Up:
The Falcons' 64 shots line up at third in the Mountain West, tied with Fresno State, and 66th in the national Division I rankings. Air Force's trio of goals and 0.75 goals per game sit at ninth in league play.
A Look at Gonzaga:
The Bulldogs hold a record of 2-2-0, defeating Simon Fraser and UIC. They are coming off a 1-0 loss against Washington, played on Sunday August 31. Katelyn Rigg is responsible for a team-high five points, off a pair of goals and one assist. Overall, the Scarlet Knights have recorded six goals, averaging 1.5 per game, with 23 shots on goal out of 55 attempts. On the defensive side, goalkeeper Michaela McCollum has allowed four goals with 12 saves.
Up Next:
Air Force will stay in the Evergreen State through Sunday September 7, when they will play Eastern Washington at 12 p.m. PT/1 p.m. MT.
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