The Idaho soccer team opened up Big Sky Conference play against Northern Arizona Friday night in the Kibbie Dome. The Vandals fell to the Lumberjacks 2-1 after a close overtime matchup.
The Vandals took control of the first half when a goal from redshirt freshman Taylor Burst in the 29th minute placed Idaho just ahead of Northern Arizona. Despite the Vandals’ early lead, the Lumberjacks sent the game into overtime with a goal from NAU’s Paige Maling.
In the 93rd minute, NAU’s Adrian Nixt put an end to the game with a goal and started the Vandals’ conference play with a loss.