FARMINGTON, Utah (Nov. 10, 2026) – After an exciting day of regular season finales across the league on Thursday, the top six teams in the league prepare for the Big Sky Championship in Missoula this week. Weber State heads into the tournament as the top seed and regular season champions.
Below are news & notes from around the league for Big Sky Soccer.
Weber State's Oakley Anderson Named Offensive Player of the Week
Weber State's Oakley Anderson was named Offensive Player of the Week after lighting up the stat sheet in the Wildcat's dominant 9-1 win on Thursday. The junior was incredibly efficient in her offensive production converting all three of her shots on target into three goals. Anderson also contributed an assist to total seven points in the team's lone contest of the week. The honor is her first of the season.
Weber State will take on the winner of #3 Northern Arizona and #6 Idaho State in the semifinals on Friday.
Others Nominated: Ava Marshall (UNC)
Northern Colorado's Francesca Jordan Named Defensive Player of the Week
Northern Colorado's Francesca Jordan earned the weekly honor after leading the Bear's defensive efforts to a shutout victory in the regular season finale. Jordan anchored a backline that shutdown one of the top offenses in the league, holding them to just six shots on goal. The honor is Jordan's first of the season.
Others Nominated: Emery Jacobs (WSU)
All-Conference Honors Announced
The 2026 Big Sky Conference Women’s Soccer Individual Awards and All-Conference Teams have been announced, highlighting the best and brightest stars across the league.
These awards are voted on by the league’s head coaches. Coaches are not allowed to vote for their own players in the process.
The full release can be found
here.
Golden Boot Award: Lily Blum, Weber State
Offensive MVP : Lily Blum, Weber State
Co-Defensive MVP: Brooklyn Jones, Northern Arizona & Mia Norman, Northern Colorado
Goalkeeper of the Year: Lauren Butorac, Weber State
Freshman of the Year: Ashlyn O’Malley, Southern Utah
Tri-Top Newcomer: Aliya Garrett, Idaho State, Brooklyn Jones, Northern Arizona & Thordis Melsted, Northern Colorado
Coach of the Year: Tim Barrera, Northern Colorado
Big Sky Soccer All-Conference First Team
GK: Lauren Butorac, Weber State
D: Izzy Thoma, Idaho
D: Mia Norman, Northern Colorado
D: Ava Talaeai, Utah Tech
D: Bella Sackett, Weber State
M: Micala Boex, Northern Arizona
M: Valerie Llamas, Northern Arizona
M: Ava Marshall, Northern Colorado
M: Simone Packer, Weber State
F: Maddie Mori, Northern Colorado
F: Aslyn O’Malley, Southern Utah
F: Lily Blum, Weber State
F: Oakley Anderson, Weber State
Big Sky Soccer All-Conference Second Team
GK: Lexi Saveski, Northern Arizona
D: Miranda Goldner, Idaho
D: Brooklyn Jones, Northern Arizona
D: Francesca Jones, Northern Colorado
D: Amanda Caswell, Weber State
M: Hallie Prinos-Grumbach, Idaho
M: Mia Boltz, Idaho
M: Lauryn Maggio, Northern Colorado
M: Grace Sarabia, Portland State
F: Saydree Cooke, Idaho State
F: Ava Hinske, Northern Arizona
F: Ella Rusick, Utah Tech
F: Lataya Brost, Utah Tech
Big Sky Soccer All-Conference Honorable Mention
GK: Paula Flores, Idaho
D: Iris Mattern, Eastern Washington
D: Mirabella Bickham, Idaho
D: Gracie East, Idaho State
D: Madison Schnek, Northern Arizona
D: Nao Yasuda, Southern Utah
D: Kenadee Godderidge, Weber State
M: Riley Roesch, Eastern Washington
M: Maya Bossenbrook, Eastern Washington
M: Amanda Brayton, Idaho State
M: Kristen Puels, Northern Arizona
F: Bonnie Buswell, Weber State
Minimum 3 votes needed for honorable mention
Weber State Wins First Regular Season Title Since 2018
For the first time since 2018, Weber State has won the Big Sky regular season title. The Wildcats needed a win or a tie over Idaho State in Thursday's regular season finale and they left no doubt as they downed the Bengals 9-1.
With the win, the Wildcats have earned the top-seed in the upcoming Big Sky Tournament in Missoula. Weber State has earned a bye to Friday's semifinals where they will play the winner of #3 Northern Arizona and #6 Idaho State who will square off in Wednesday's quarterfinal matchups.
Weber State has also earned hosting rights for the 2027 Big Sky Soccer Championships. It will be the first time Weber State hosts the tournament since 2020.
A New Tournament Champion to be Crowned in Missoula
A new tournament champion will be crowned in Missoula this week as regining tournament champions, Montana, failed to qualify for the upcoming Big Sky tournament.
The tournament will be the first without the host school since Northern Colorado hosted the championship in 2022.
Top-seeded and regular season champions Weber State will look to sweep soccer titles this week, which was done a year ago by the Grizzlies. Weber State has not won a Big Sky tournament title since 2013.
Weber State finished as runner-ups in last year's tournament where they fell to Montana in Penalty kicks.
Along with the Weber State, Idaho, Idaho State, Northern Arizona, Northern Colorado and Utah Tech have all punched their tickets to the postseason.
The 2026 Big Sky Soccer Championship, hosted by University of Montana, will be held in Missoula, Montana on Nov. 11, 13 and 15. The winner of the championship receives the Big Sky's automatic berth to the NCAA Tournament.
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.
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2026 Big Sky Soccer Schedule (Big Sky Tournament)
South Campus Stadium // Missoula, Montana
Quarterfinals - Wednesday, November 11
Match 1: #6 Idaho State vs #3 Northern Arizona // 10:30 a.m.
Match 2: #5 Utah Tech vs #4 Idaho // 1:30 p.m.
Semifinals - Friday, November 13
Match 3: #2 Northern Colorado vs Winner of Match #1 // 10:30 a.m.
Match 4: #1 Weber State vs Winner of Match #2 // 1:30 p.m.
Championship Match - Sunday, November 15
Match 5: Winner of Match #3 vs Winner of Match #4 // 1:00 p.m.