Sunday, October 18
Mackay Stadium | Reno, NV
7 p.m. MT
Air Force Academy
8-4-1, 3-2-0
5
at
1
University of Nevada
3-10-1, 0-4-1
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Nevada | 0 | 1 | 1 |
10/18/2026 9:19:00 PM | Women's Soccer
RENO, Nev., - Air Force women's soccer (9-4-1, 4-2-0 MW) delivered a dominant performance on Sunday evening, defeating Nevada (3-11-1,0-5-1), 5-1, at Mackay Stadium. The Falcons' ninth win of the season marks their highest win total since 2019.
"This group is truly special when their belief matches their talent, and they showed that tonight," said head coach Laura Busby. "We scored some brilliant goals and will take a lot of confidence from this performance."
Clara Teigland led the way with her first collegiate brace, while Chase Borntreger, Kendall Rippley and Annika Jost each added a goal. Maddy Walsh recorded two assists, while Olivia Jackson tallied her first career assist and saw assists from seniors Addie Doyle and Lauren Steinlage.
In goal, Sydney Nelms made two saves on Nevada's three shots on target.
Borntreger put the Falcons on the board early, finding the back of the net in the eighth minute for her fourth goal of the season. Walsh battled for possession before setting up Borntreger to give Air Force the early advantage.
Eight minutes later, Walsh delivered a cross from the right side to Rippley, who finished with a one-touch strike between the goalkeeper's hands to double the Falcons' lead in the at the 16' mark.
Air Force added a third just before halftime when Jackson delivered a cross into the box, where Teigland connected with a header for her first goal of the evening, in the 43rd minute, and a 3-0 Falcons advantage.
The Falcons wasted little time extending their lead after the break. In the 56th minute, Doyle sent a pass into the center of the field, where Teigland struck over the Nevada goalkeeper to secure her first career brace. Just two minutes later, Jost received a pass from Steinlage, dribbled into space and fired from outside the box to push Air Force ahead 5-0.
Nevada broke up the shutout in the 88th minute, bringing the match to its final score of 5-1.
Busby expressed, "We are so excited to play one last time at home next weekend and hope our fans will come out to support!"
Air Force returns home Saturday, Oct. 24, to host San José State at 4 p.m. MT.
"This group is truly special when their belief matches their talent, and they showed that tonight," said head coach Laura Busby. "We scored some brilliant goals and will take a lot of confidence from this performance."
Clara Teigland led the way with her first collegiate brace, while Chase Borntreger, Kendall Rippley and Annika Jost each added a goal. Maddy Walsh recorded two assists, while Olivia Jackson tallied her first career assist and saw assists from seniors Addie Doyle and Lauren Steinlage.
In goal, Sydney Nelms made two saves on Nevada's three shots on target.
Borntreger put the Falcons on the board early, finding the back of the net in the eighth minute for her fourth goal of the season. Walsh battled for possession before setting up Borntreger to give Air Force the early advantage.
Eight minutes later, Walsh delivered a cross from the right side to Rippley, who finished with a one-touch strike between the goalkeeper's hands to double the Falcons' lead in the at the 16' mark.
Air Force added a third just before halftime when Jackson delivered a cross into the box, where Teigland connected with a header for her first goal of the evening, in the 43rd minute, and a 3-0 Falcons advantage.
The Falcons wasted little time extending their lead after the break. In the 56th minute, Doyle sent a pass into the center of the field, where Teigland struck over the Nevada goalkeeper to secure her first career brace. Just two minutes later, Jost received a pass from Steinlage, dribbled into space and fired from outside the box to push Air Force ahead 5-0.
Nevada broke up the shutout in the 88th minute, bringing the match to its final score of 5-1.
Busby expressed, "We are so excited to play one last time at home next weekend and hope our fans will come out to support!"
Air Force returns home Saturday, Oct. 24, to host San José State at 4 p.m. MT.
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AIRFOR
NEVADA
Goals
5
1
Shots
19
7
Shots on Goal
11
3
Saves
2
6
Corners
9
7
Fouls
10
8
Scoring Plays
Chase Borntreger (4)
Assisted By: Maddy Walsh
GOAL by AIRFOR Borntreger, Chase Assist by Walsh, Maddy.
06:49
Kendall Rippley (3)
Assisted By: Maddy Walsh
GOAL by AIRFOR Rippley, Kendall Assist by Walsh, Maddy.
15:48
Clara Teigland (4)
Assisted By: Olivia Jackson
GOAL by AIRFOR Teigland, Clara Assist by Jackson, Olivia.
42:21
Clara Teigland (4)
Assisted By: Addie Doyle
GOAL by AIRFOR Teigland, Clara Assist by Doyle, Addie.
55:56
Annika Jost (7)
Assisted By: Lauren Steinlage
GOAL by AIRFOR Jost, Annika Assist by Steinlage, Lauren.
57:13
Jasmine Navarro (3)
Assisted By: Saige McCusker
GOAL by NEVADA Navarro, Jasmine Assist by McCusker, Saige.
88:17
Game Leaders
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
2
Assists
0
Shots
5
SOG
4
Goals
1
Assists
0
def
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
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