FARMINGTON, Utah (Oct. 14, 2026) – The October soccer slate is heating up as teams around the league near the halfway point of conference action.
Below are news & notes from around the league for Big Sky Soccer.
Weber State's Lily Blum Named Offensive Player of the Week
Weber State's Lily Blum was named Offensive Player of the Week after recording six points in the Wildcat's perfect 2-0 week. The senior logged 10 shots on the week, five of them on goal. Blum accounted for three of the team's six goals on the weekend, one of them being the game-winner over Southern Utah.
Weber State will be back in action this weekend at Montana and Portland State.
Others Nominated: Madison Schenk (NAU), Maddie Mori (UNC), Halle Cowan (SUU), Jocelyn Wright (UTU)
Northern Arizona's Lexi Saveski Named Co-Defensive Player of the Week
Northern Arizona's Lexi Saveski earned the weekly honor after leading the Lumberjack's defensive efforts with 13 saves. Saveski recorded a perfect save percentage after facing 33 shots through the two matches on week. The Lumberjack have now recorded three consecutive shutouts.
Northern Arizona will be on the road this weekend to take on Southern Utah and Utah Tech.
Northern Colorado's Mia Norman Named Co-Defensive Player of the Week
Northern Colorado's Mia Norman shares the weekly defensive honor after anchoring the Bear's defense to a pair of shutouts to open up conference play. Norman played all but 15 minutes over through the team's two matches on a defensive line that surrendered just five shots on goal all weekend.
Northern Colorado will travel to play Southern Utah and Utah Tech this weekend.
Others Nominated: Tatum Trout (SUU), Emma McIff (UTU), Lauren Butorac (WSU)
Weber State Secures Top Spot in Standings
Weber State secured the top spot in the standings this weekend after defeating previously unbeaten Utah Tech by a score of 5-0. Win the win the Wildcats moved to a 3-0-1 mark in conference play, one point ahead of the Trailblazers in the standings. Weber State also defeated Southern Utah last week.
Last week's win extended the Wildcats' win streak to three games. Weber State has not dropped a contest since Sept. 19 at Utah Valley.
Weber State looks to extend their win streak this week on the road at Montana and Portland State before heading into a bye week.
After a first week bye in conference action, Northern Arizona and Northern Colorado are also unbeaten through their first two games on the Big Sky slate. The two squads look to keep their momentum going against Southern Utah and Utah Tech this week.
The top six teams in the standings at the end of conference play with qualify for the Big Sky championship in Missoula in November.
Weber State Picked as Preseason Favorites by League Coaches
Weber State was named preseason favorites by the league's head coaches after a runner-up finish a season ago. The Wildcats look to make a run behind their league-leading four preseason All-Conference team selections Isabella Sackett, Lily Blum, Oakley Anderson and reigning Freshman of the Year, Lauren Butorac.
Weber State earned the top spot in the poll after collecting five first-place votes and a league-leading 74 points, edging out Idaho, who compiled four first-place votes. In their first season in the Big Sky, Utah Tech received the final first-place vote in the poll, rounding out the top three.
NAU's Micala Boex Tabbed as Preseason MVP by League Coaches
Northern Arizona's Micala Boex headlines the Preseason All-Conference Team, earning Preseason MVP honors. Last season, Boex ranked top-five in the league in several offensive categories including goals, assists, points and shots. The Co-Offensive MVP from a season ago recorded eight multi-point games through the 2025 campaign.
Southern Utah and Utah Tech Join the Big Sky in 2026
Southern Utah and Utah Tech were officially welcomed as members of the Big Sky Conference this past summer, as the addition of the Thunderbirds and Trailblazers give the Big Sky 10 soccer squads for the 2026 season. The 2026 season will mark SUU’s return to the Big Sky after being a soccer member from 2012-21, while the year will be UTU’s inaugural season in the league.
2026 Big Sky Soccer Tournament Hosted in Missoula
The 2026 Big Sky Soccer Championship, hosted by University of Montana, will be held in Missoula, Montana on Nov. 11, 13 and 15. The Grizzlies earned the right to host the 2026 championship tournament by winning last fall's regular-season title.
The Grizzlies also won the tournament title in 2025, becoming the first Big Sky team to sweep the regular season and tournament titles since Northern Arizona in 2022.
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2026 Big Sky Soccer Schedule (Week 10)
Thursday, Oct. 15
Weber State at Portland State // 2:00 p.m. MT (ESPN+)
Northern Arizona at Southern Utah // 3:00 p.m. MT (ESPN+)
Idaho State at Montana // 3:00 p.m. MT (ESPN+)
Northern Colorado at Utah Tech // 7:00 p.m. MT (ESPN+)
Sunday, Oct. 18
Northern Colorado at Southern Utah // 1:00 p.m. MT (ESPN+)
Northern Arizona at Utah Tech // 1:00 p.m. MT (ESPN+)
Weber State at Montana // 1:00 p.m. MT (ESPN+)
Idaho State at Portland State // 2:00 p.m. MT (ESPN+)