Weber State University Athletics
Weber State University
11-6-2, 7-1-1
Idaho State
4-9-5, 2-4-3
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho State | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Weber State | 2 | 7 | 9 |
11/5/2026 4:07:00 PM | Women's Soccer
Oakley Anderson records a hat trick as five Wildcats find the back of the net in the title-clinching victory
The Wildcats finished the regular season 11-6-2 overall and 7-1-1 in Big Sky play, claiming the conference title after a dominant offensive performance against the Bengals.
Oakley Anderson led the way with a hat trick, while Lily Blum, Simone Packer and Cici Garcia each scored twice. Anderson also added an assist, while Blum finished with three assists to go along with her two goals.
Anderson opened the scoring in the 17th minute, finishing a pass from Blum to give the Wildcats an early lead. Idaho State answered with a penalty kick goal in the 19th minute, but Weber State quickly regained the advantage. Packer scored in the 21st minute to put the Wildcats back in front, 2-1.
Weber State took control in the second half, with Blum scoring in the 48th minute and again in the 52nd minute, the latter coming off an assist from Anderson.
Packer added her second goal in the 59th minute, assisted by Blum, before Anderson completed her hat trick with two more goals. Her second goal came in the 59th minute off a pass from Sayler Schlosser, while her third followed in the 64th minute with another assist from Blum.
Garcia capped the scoring with two goals of her own. She found the net in the 65th minute off an assist from Bonnie Buswell before adding her second goal in the 84th minute to seal the 9-1 victory.
Weber State finished with 21 shots, putting 12 on goal, and recorded seven assists on its nine goals. Blum contributed to five of the Wildcats' goals, finishing with two goals and three assists. Anderson recorded three goals and an assist, while Packer and Garcia each recorded a brace.
Lauren Butorac played the first 65 minutes in goal and recorded one save before Lily Loyet finished the match.
Following the victory, head coach Kyle Christensen said he was especially proud of the team's growth throughout the season and what the championship meant to the players.
"I'm just so happy for the girls. I can see what it means to them. The celebration, the smiles, it's all worth it. I'm so impressed with them," Christensen said. "Early in the season we were wondering what this team's gonna be, but they figured it out and they bought into what we're doing. Now they're celebrating and we're super excited."
Christensen said the team will enjoy the accomplishment before turning its attention to the postseason.
"I'm so proud of them. It's such a good way to end the regular season. We'll enjoy this for sure, and then we'll get back to work for the tournament," Christensen said.
With the regular season title secured, Weber State now turns its attention to the Big Sky Championship.
Players Mentioned
Team Stats
Oakley Anderson (6)
Assisted By: Lily Blum
GOAL by WSU Anderson, Oakley Assist by Blum, Lily.
16:09
Samantha Fenske (2)
ISU Samantha Fenske PENALTY KICK GOAL.
18:43
Simone Packer (7)
GOAL by WSU Packer, Simone.
20:15
Lily Blum (14)
GOAL by WSU Blum, Lily.
47:32
Lily Blum (14)
Assisted By: Oakley Anderson
GOAL by WSU Blum, Lily Assist by Anderson, Oakley.
51:34
Simone Packer (7)
Assisted By: Lily Blum
GOAL by WSU Packer, Simone Assist by Blum, Lily.
58:04
Oakley Anderson (6)
Assisted By: Sayler Schlosser
GOAL by WSU Anderson, Oakley Assist by Schlosser, Sayler.
58:40
Oakley Anderson (6)
Assisted By: Lily Blum
GOAL by WSU Anderson, Oakley Assist by Blum, Lily.
63:54
Cici Garcia (3)
Assisted By: Bonnie Buswell , Sayler Schlosser
GOAL by WSU Garcia, Cici Assist by Buswell, Bonnie and Schlosser, Sayler.
64:15
Cici Garcia (3)
GOAL by WSU Garcia, Cici.
83:08