Montana, the Big Sky Conference champions, are set to face Washington, the Big Ten champions, in the first round of the NCAA Division I Women's Soccer Championship on Friday night in Seattle. This will be their first meeting since 2009, and the match will start at 8 p.m. MT at Husky Soccer Stadium. Montana (11-3-5) is coming off a successful Big Sky tournament, while Washington (13-2-6) also won its conference tournament, showcasing strong seasons for both teams.

By the Numbers
  • Montana has won its last 10 matches since a loss on September 26.
  • Washington boasts a 5-0-1 record against ranked teams this season.
State of Play
  • Montana is making its seventh NCAA Tournament appearance and first since 2021.
  • Washington is competing in its 18th NCAA Tournament and second consecutive.
What's Next

The winner of Friday's match will progress to face either No. 5 seed Arkansas or Dartmouth in the second round, intensifying the stakes for both teams.

Bottom Line

Both teams enter this match with impressive records and momentum, but only one will advance, underlining the high stakes of NCAA tournament play.