The Arizona soccer team once again will be advancing to the second round of the 2018 NCAA Tournament after defeating Denver 3-0 on Friday night.
In front of 1,015 fans at Mulcahy Stadium, what may have turned out to be the play of the game happened with two minutes left in the first half.
Denver forward Samantha Feller broke loose from the Arizona back line as she dribbled her way toward the box with Arizona goalkeeper Lainey Burdett standing in the way between her and the back of the net. As Feller inched closer to potentially putting the Pioneers up 1-0, Arizona freshman Hallie Pearson’s hustle saved the night as she was able to catch up to Feller and put her foot on the ball, deflecting Feller’s kick and keeping the match scoreless.